Vermont July 4th Celebrations in 2026
June 20, 2026

Vermont July 4th celebrations range from funky parades and outdoor concerts to festivities on Main Streets and local town greens. If you’re planning on being in Vermont on Independence Day in 2026, here are some of the best places to celebrate.

(You can find more Vermont July 4th celebrations in our events section.)

Vermont July 4th Parades, Festivities and Fireworks

Brandon

Celebrate Independence Day on July 3, 2026 in Brandon with events throughout the day. Enjoy a parade at 10 a.m., music in the parks, a street dance, beer garden, plus fireworks at dusk. Visit the event’s page on Facebook for details.

Brattleboro

Brattleboro Goes Fourth celebrates its annual Independence Day event on July 4, 2026, starting with a parade at 10 a.m. on Main Street, and a day of family activities and fireworks at Living Memorial Park. For details, visit the event’s page on Facebook.com.

Bristol

Bristol is home to one of the most festive two-day Vermont July 4th celebrations around. Enjoy live music, food, games, and fireworks at dusk on July 3, 2026.

On July 4, take part in Bristol’s legendary Outhouse Race, watch the local parade, and enjoy music, food, and vendors in the heart of town. For more information, visit bristolvt4thofjuly.com.

Brownsville

You’ll find fireworks, a parade, music, and more at the Brownsville Independence Day celebration. Music, food and fireworks will be July 3, 2026 from 6 p.m. to dusk at Ascutney Mountain.

In Brownsville on July 4, the celebration continues with a community breakfast, music, food, crafts and more starting at 8:30 a.m. The parade starts at 1:30 p.m. Visit the event’s page on Facebook for details.

Burlington

Burlington’s July 3, 2026 Independence Day celebration is from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the city’s scenic waterfront. Enjoy food, music and a spectacular fireworks show over Lake Champlain. For more information, visit helloburlington.com.

East Corinth

The annual East Corinth Independence Day celebration on July 4, 2026 includes a parade at 10 a.m. through the village to the fairgrounds. The parade is followed by a chicken barbecue at 11 a.m., available for take-out, sit down or tail gate. The event also includes music and kids activities. Visit corinthvt.org for details.

Greensboro

Greensboro’s Funky Fourth Celebration on July 4, 2026 kicks off with a parade on at 10 a.m., followed by a free community feast on the Town Hall lawn.

You’ll find music, performances and floats by the Honeybee Steel Band, Bread and Puppet Theater, Greensboro’s famed Lawn Mower Brigade, and members of Greensboro’s Road Crew and Fire Department. Visit greensboroassociation.org.

Hartland

Hartland’s Old Home Day returns July 4, 2026 with an early morning tractor pull at 8 a.m., followed by the library’s annual book sale, and a parade at 10 a.m. Enjoy vendors, food, and entertainment behind the Recreation Center throughout the day.

Live music from Gerry Grimo and The East Bay Dixieland Jazz Sextet begins at 11:30 a.m. The celebration continues on July 5 with an evening performance by Carlos Ocasio and Frydaddys at 7 p.m., followed by a fireworks display at 9 p.m. For more information, visit the event’s page on Facebook.com.

Island Pond

Catch the Island Pond Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2026 at 11 a.m., followed by the American Legion chicken barbecue at noon. Enjoy activities in the afternoon. At 6 p.m., kick back for some live music on Catamount Stage in Lakeside Park. Be sure to stick around for fireworks at 9:30 p.m. See visitislandpond.com for details.

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Jeffersonville

Independence Day in Jeffersonville on July 4, 2026  starts with a “We the People” Parade in Jeffersonville at 10 a.m. and a community Town Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festivities continue at Smugglers’ Notch Resort’s Village Green with live music, food trucks, and entertainment starting at 5 p.m. with fireworks at dusk. For more information, visit smuggs.com.

Killington

Kick off Independence Day in Killington on July 4, 2026 at the Killington 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m. along River Road. At 11 a.m., enjoy public swimming with music at the Johnson Recreation Center, followed by the popular Fireman’s BBQ at 11:30 a.m.

Afternoon highlights include kids’ field games at 1:30 p.m., a belly flop contest at 3:30 p.m., and live music by the Summit Pond Quartet at 7 p.m. The celebration wraps up with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. at the Johnson Recreation Fields. Visit killingtonvt.com for a full schedule.

Montpelier

In Vermont’s Capitol City, head to the State House Lawn in Montpelier on July 3, 2026. That’s when Family Fest kicks off at 3 p.m., followed by the Montpelier Mile Road Race at 6 p.m. and a parade at 6:15 p.m.

Dave Keller with Johnny Rawls perform on the Main Stage at 7 p.m. before fireworks light up the sky at dusk. For details, visit montpelieralive.com.

Morristown

Morristown will celebrate Independence Day on July 4, 2026, kicking off the day with a parade at 11 a.m. at Peoples Academy. Enjoy the VFW chicken barbecue and the Centennial Library book sale.

Evening festivities will move to Oxbow Park, where live music by Red Hot Juba starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks display at dusk. Visit morristownvt.gov for details.

Poultney

Poultney’s annual Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2026 includes a parade with the theme “Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future.” Festivities include family-friendly activities, food vendors, and more. A July 3 fireworks display kicks off the event (rain date July 11).  Visit poultneyrecreation.com.

Randolph

Randolph’s Fourth of July celebration on July 4, 2026 starts with the annual parade at 10 a.m with the theme, “Freedom 4 All.”  Following the parade, the fun continues at the Randolph Recreation Field with bounce houses, a dunk tank, live music from the John Lackard Blues Band, face painting, strawberry shortcake, a Fish and Game Club Duck Race, and more. Visit whiterivervalleychamber.com for more info.

Richmond

Don’t miss Independence Day on July 4, 2026 in Richmond, starting with a parade at 10:35 a.m. Enjoy a day of July 4th activities, a fun run, live music and food, plus fireworks at dusk. For details, visit the event’s page on Facebook.com.

Rutland

The Summer Smash Demo Derby and Fireworks at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland will be a crowd-pleaser on July 4, 2026. It’s been several years since the city has celebrated July 4th with a fireworks show. Local residents created Fireworks Over Rutland in 2025 and last month reached their goal of raising $30,000 to make it happen. Visit facebook.com for details.

Saxtons River

Saxtons River hosts a full day of community fun on July 4, 2026. The festivities begin with the Firecracker 5K at 8:30 a.m., followed by the new Tour des Villages bike ride. Don’t miss the beloved parade, “Once Upon a River,” from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by games, food, street fair activities, and live local music throughout the afternoon.

The celebration continues with pickup softball and pickleball at the Saxtons River Recreation Area at 5 p.m., before ending the day with a fireworks show. Visit srvtfourth.org/schedule for more details.

Shelburne

Celebrate the great outdoors and America’s 250th on July 4, 2026 with fireworks and the VSO Summer Festival Tour. Join the orchestra for a memorable Vermont July 4th evening of music at Shelburne Museum. Show starts at 7:30 p.m., followed by fireworks. Visit vso.org for details.

Stowe

The legendary Moscow Parade returns to this tiny corner of Stowe at 10 a.m. for its annual stroll on Moscow Road on July 4, 2026. Afterward, the community kicks off its Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration in Stowe Village, featuring a parade at noon, plus food vendors, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and children’s activities.

Festivities continue at Mayo Events Field, where gates open at 6 p.m. for music, food, and family activities and fireworks at dusk. For more information, visit stowevibrancy.org.

Warren

Warren in the Mad River Valley draws a big crowd on July 4, 2026. The annual Warren Fourth of July Parade starts at 10 a.m. with the theme, “Resistance is Revolutionary: 1776-2026.” Bands warm up the crowd for the street dance at 11:15 a.m.

The fun continues at Brooks Field at Warren Elementary School afterward, with music, kids activities and more. Head up to Sugarbush’s Lincoln Peak for fireworks at dusk. For more information, visit madrivervalley.com/4th.

Wardsboro

Come to the Wardsboro annual Street Fair and Parade on July 4, 2026. The Street Fair kicks off at 9 a.m., with a parade of floats, vintage cars, fire trucks and more at 10 a.m. Enjoy food, games, music, and more in this tiny Southern Vermont community. For details, visit Facebook.com.

Waterbury

The Waterbury Rotary Club’s “Not Quite Independence Day” (NQID) on June 27, 2026 features a themed parade down Main Street, followed by live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, and a fireworks show at Rusty Parker Memorial Park.

The event begins at 3 p.m., when food and beer vendors open in Rusty Parker Memorial Park, followed by the Green Mountain Mile race at 3:45 p.m,. The main parade starts at 4 p.m. on Main Street, with evening activities continuing in the park followed by fireworks at dusk. Visit waterburyvtrotary.org for details.

Wilmington

Wilmington’s Independence Day celebration on July 2, 2026 features live music, food vendors, games, activities for children, and plenty of opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors before the fireworks begin at dusk. Held at Hayford Field from 6 to 10 p.m. See visitvermont.com for details.

Woodstock

Woodstock will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with five days of festivities beginning July 1-5, 2026, kicking off with a Vermont Symphony Orchestra concert at Saskadena Six.

Highlights include Music in the Park, a 5K run/walk, the kids bike parade, and a market and craft fair on the Green. The festivities conclude July 5 with a fireworks celebration at Woodstock Union High School Middle School. Visit woodstockvt.com for details.

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