Celebrate America 250 in Morristown
A regional Independence Day celebration serving Morristown and the Lamoille Valley
The Town of Morristown invites residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day with a full day of community fun at the annual Fourth of July Celebration. This beloved tradition brings families, friends, and neighbors together for a patriotic parade, a lively community festival, live music by Red Hot Juba, and a fireworks display to close out the evening.
Parade Route Information
Harrel Street > Brooklyn Street > Bridge Street > Portland Street > Main Street > Peoples Academy
- No parking along the parade route after 6:00 AM
- Parade route closed to traffic from 11:00 AM until approximately noon
Schedule
8:00–10:00 AM
Parade Check-In & Day-of Registration
Harrel Street / Munson Avenue
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Morristown Centennial Library Book Sale
11:00 AM - Fourth of July Parade
Downtown Morrisville
11:14 AM - Vermont Air National Guard F-35 Flyover
Flying North to South
Following the Parade
- VFW Chicken BBQ
- United Community Church Strawberry Shortcake
- Downtown shopping and community activities
5:30 PM - Evening Celebration Begins
Oxbow Park
- Food Vendors
- Craft & Community Vendors
- Family Activities
6:30 PM - Live Music – Red Hot Juba
Dusk - Fireworks
Make It a Full Day!
Spend the day exploring downtown Morrisville, enjoying local food, community traditions, live music, and a spectacular fireworks display as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
As part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Morristown’s 2026 Fourth of July events will honor our shared history, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future. Planning is underway, and the Town hopes to introduce several new elements to enhance the celebration, pending confirmation.
2026 Theme: Then. Now. Next.
This year’s theme reflects Morristown’s past, present, and future and will be featured throughout the parade. Parade awards will be given in three categories:
Then: Founding era, early settlement, agriculture
Now: Present-day Lamoille Valley communities
Next: Youth groups, future visions, sustainability
Parade participants are encouraged to design floats, displays, and performances inspired by one of these themes.
Parade Information
- Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Parade Start: 11:00 AM
- Staging & Check-In: 8:00–10:00 AM
- Location: Harrel Street > Brooklyn Street > Bridge Street > Portland Street > Main Street > Peoples Academy
Advance registration is encouraged and helps make parade staging and check-in run smoothly.
Complete this FORM and return it to ataplin [at] morristownvt.gov (ataplin[at]morristownvt[dot]gov)
Get Involved
We welcome and encourage your involvement. Please reach out using the contact information below to learn more about how you can participate.
For general event information, vendor questions, or parade participation, please contact:
ataplin [at] morristownvt.gov | (802) 888-6375
July 4th Celebration Sponsors
Thank you to all of our July 4th Celebration sponsors.
Annual Platinum Sponsor
Union Bank
Sterling Auto Body
Annual Gold Sponsors
Concept2
One Day In July
Annual Silver Sponsors
Coldwell Banker/Carlson Real Estate
Community National Bank
Lamoille Funeral Home
Higher Elevation
Event Presenting Sponsors: Union Bank
Event Gold: MVP Health Care
Event Silver: DBI | Maplefields | 10 Railroad Street | The Bijou Theater | Community College of Vermont
Event Bronze: rk Miles | Manufacturing Solutions Inc. | Bourne's Energy | Vermont Monuments | Fred's Energy
Photo Credit: Sara Haskins