America's 250th Birthday

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.

~ Schedule ~

10:30am ~ Parade on Main Street

The parade will depart from the Four Seasons Park (Main & Winter Street) at 10:30am and end at Courthouse Park shortly before 11am.
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​Participating organizations:

• VFW Post 793
• American Legion Post #58
• St. Johnsbury Elks Lodge #1343
• Daughters of the American Revolution, Saint John de Crevecoeur Chapter
• Town St. Johnsbury Recreation Department, leading the Bike Parade
• Indivisible St. Johnsbury
• Rooted Business NEK Group, marching as "Rosie the Riveter"
• ​St. Andrew's Church
• St. Johnsbury Fire Department & Police Department​
• St. Johnsbury Baseball & Softball
• Kiwanis Club of St. Johnbury

​Interested in being part of the parade? Line up is at 10:00am at the Father Lively Center, led by the VFW.

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Join 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!

11:00am ~ Ceremony & Concert

Join us at Courthouse Park for remarks and a concert following the parade. Activities include:

• Reading of the Declaration of Independence by a direct descendent of a signer of the Declaration.
• St. Johnsbury Band Concert
• 250 FREE ice cream cones!
• "We the People" T-shirt Decorating with Indivisible St. Johnsbury​
• Kids Headband Decorating with Catamount Arts
• Baked Goods & Refreshments for Sale from St. Andrew's Church

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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 Events on July 4:

>> St. Johnsbury Athenaeum offering free guided tours of the building at noon, 1pm, and 2pm.

>> Kids Activities hosted by St. Johnsbury Community HUB & Town of St. Johnsbury Recreation Department, at Four Seasons Park following the ceremony.

>> Luncheon hosted by Legion Auxiliary, at American Legion Post #58, 12:30 - 2pm. Menu: Finger rolls, salad, chips, veggies & fresh fruit, cookies, by donation. Drinks available for purchase.

>> St. Johnsbury Farmers Market, Pearl Street & Eastern Avenue, 9am - 1pm.

Participating Organizations & Event Sponsors

St. Johnsbury Band

St. Andrews Episcopal Church

Partial funding for event promotions has been provided by a Rural Business Development Grant from USDA Rural Development to Discover St. Johnsbury.
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Donate in honor of a Veteran to purchase an American Flag, to be displayed on Main Street or Portland Street in St. Johnsbury by Flag Day, on June 14th. Find the form here.