America's 250th Birthday in St. J |
St. Johnsbury, Vermont celebrates America's 250th Birthday with a parade, bandstand concert, 250 free ice cream cones, and more on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
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10:30am ~ Parade on Main StreetThe parade departs from the Four Seasons Park (Main & Winter Street) at 10:30am and ends at Courthouse Park shortly before 11am. Take part in the Bike Parade! Arrive at the Four Seasons Park to decorate your bike at 9:30am. Wear your St. J Rec Department shirt for a free prize! Participating organizations:
Interested in being part of the parade? Line up is at 10:00am at the Father Lively Center, led by the VFW. Contact [email protected] if you would like to sign up to march or drive a float in the parade. |
11:00am ~ Ceremony & ConcertJoin us at Courthouse Park for remarks and a concert following the parade. Activities include:
The Daughters of the American Revolution will be handing out American Flags and American's Creed pocket cards. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum will hand out copies of the Declaration of Independence. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket to enjoy the concert. Other Activities on July 4:>> St. Johnsbury Athenaeum open 10am - 3pm, with free tours of the building at noon, 1pm, and 2pm. >> Town of St. Johnsbury Recreation Department Kids Activities, details to be announced. More activities will be added in the weeks to come. Check back in late June for the full list. |
Participating Organizations & Event Sponsors
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Partial funding for event promotions has been provided by a Rural Business Development Grant from USDA Rural Development to Discover St. Johnsbury.