Montpelier's Independence Day Parade and Fireworks

July 3rd is the Capital City’s largest festival of the year — a national holiday celebrated in a uniquely Montpelier way. Enjoy family-friendly activities happening downtown throughout the day.

The fun begins at 3pm with the July 3rd Food Truck Festival and FamilyFest on the State House Lawn. After the FamilyFest, the Montpelier Mile Road Race begins at 6 pm and kicks-off the Community Parade! After enjoying the parade, join us on the State House Lawn for live music and more fun. The night is capped off by an epic fireworks show!

The Main Event:

• 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Family Fest on the State House Lawn
• 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: No Strings Marionette Company on the East Lawn
• 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: MINC Band on the East Lawn
• 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Food Truck Festival on State Street in front of the State House
• 5:00 pm -6:00 pm: Capital City Band on the Vermont Supreme Court Lawn
• 6:00 pm: The Montpelier Mile presented by Onion River Outdoors
• 6:15 pm: Community Parade
• 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Dave Keller with Johnny Rawls on the Main Stage
• 9:20 pm: National Anthem on the Main Stage
• 9:30 pm: Fireworks

Around Town:

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Check out some of the past events:

• 10:00 am to 6:00 pm: The Vermont Historical Society is pleased to announce that it will open two new exhibits on July 3^rd to coincide with Montpelier’s July 3^rd celebration: an exhibit about textiles and fashion, A Stitch in Time, and an exhibit about Calvin Coolidge, Calvin Coolidge: Vermont’s President. Admission to the museum will be free for the day.
• 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Family Fun Day at the Pool Enjoy an afternoon of free swimming at the pool!
• 3:00 Langdon Street Tavern Street Party with The Grift
• 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Visit the Montpelier Fire Department and take pictures on a fire truck.
• 6:00 pm-9:00 pm : Wild Leek River plays on the Charlie-O’s Veranda! Watch the fireworks with live music and drinks. (21+)
• Opens at 5:00 pm: Live Music with The Nailers at Bent Nails Bistro! Fun, dance and delicious bistro food.