July Events - 4th of July in Maine

July Fourth Activities

Ashland - Ashland Summerfest includes fireworks on July 3, 2011 at the Ashland Fish & Game Club at 9:15 p.m. (rain date July 9, 2011).

Augusta - July 4, 2011.  The culmination of the Whatever Family Festival is a big bash at the Riverfront in Waterfront Park in Augusta on July 4th.  For info phone Wendy Somes at (207) 626-2352 or the KVCC at 623-4559.

Bangor & Brewer - The Bangor-Brewer July 4th parade is the largest parade in Maine with over 1,000 participants. Viewed by over 30,000 people, the parade will be held on Monday, July 4th in 2011. The parade starts in Brewer at Acme Street at 11 a.m. and goes down Wilson Street, across the Chamberlain Bridge into Bangor and then down Main Street to State & Exchange Streets where it disburses. The theme of this year's parade is 100 years of Greater Bangor Chamber of Commerce Leadership and 100 Years Since the Great Bangor Fire. The Grand Marshals will be the five area Kiwanis Club presidents. For more info contact Doug at cdicemom@aol.com or (207) 949-4735. Later on in the evening, at about 9:20 p.m., there will be a fireworks display on the Bangor waterfront on July 4, 2011.

Bar Harbor - Independence Day Celebration - July 4th, 2011. Events in Bar Harbor are as follows (all on July 4th in 2011):
6 a.m.: Blueberry Pancake Breakfast MDI Rotary Club, Bar Harbor Athletic Field, Park Street. Blueberry or plain pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Craft Fair/Marketplace At the MDI YMCA, 21 Park Street. A wonderful selection of Maine crafts, including jewelry, quilts, photographs, pottery, and porcelain dolls.
10 a.m.: Independence Day Parade in which the community shows off its patriotism and good humor. Parade route winds through downtown Bar Harbor.
11 a.m.: Seafood Festival by MDI Rotary Club, Bar Harbor Athletic Field, Park Street. Enjoy lobster, mussels, corn, strawberry shortcake and more! After the Parade, MDI YMCA Annual Lobster Races! Bar Harbor Athletic Field, Park Street Watch local businesses put their lobsters to the test in this high-speed crustacean contest. Proceeds benefit the MDI YMCA. For more information, contact (207) 288-3511, exec@mdiymca.org or visit MDI YMCA.
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Bar Harbor Town Band Free concert on the Bar Harbor Village Green, Main & Mt. Desert Streets.
8 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.: Concert at the Pier/Agamont Park by Brass Venture Chamber Ensemble and conducted by Francis Fortier of the Bar Harbor Music Festival.
9:15 p.m. (approx): Fireworks over Frenchman Bay while Brass Venture plays Handel's Fireworks.

Bath Heritage Days - July 1-4, 2011. Four days of July 4th activities, with a fireworks finale at the Bath waterfront on July 4th.

Boothbay Harbor - Old Fashioned Fourth of July Family Celebration on the Boothbay Common.  Crafts, children's games, chicken barbeque.  Live music all day. Fireworks in the evening over the harbor. For info phone (207) 633-4825.

Brunswick - 4th of July Fun and Games on the Mall. Area kids of all ages are invited to the Mall in Downtown Brunswick to participate in free traditional games like 3-legged, sack and balloon races, pie and watermelon eating contest and much more! Free water, oranges, popsicles and juice. This is a great family activity. Bring your camera! Event is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on July 4, 2011.

Camden - Fireworks on July 3, 2011 on Camden Harbor at 9 p.m. (rain date July 5, 2011).

Carrabassett Valley - The 2011 Carrabassett Valley July 4th Celebration is held at the Town Park. Events are as follows:
12 p.m.: Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Association Food Booth and Town Pool opens.
12:15 p.m.: Set-up for children's parade at Tufulio's parking lot.
12:30 p.m.: Children's Parade begins, proceeding to the Town Park.
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Music by Kathy's Karaoke, all are invited to sing.
1:30 p.m.: Magic Show.
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Children's Arts & Craft projects.
2:30 p.m.: Suprises in the sawdust pile for ages 3 to 13.
5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Music by the Coyote Drifters Rock & Roll band
9:15 p.m. (approx): Fireworks.

Castine - Fireworks on July 4, 2011 on Public Boat Landing at 9 p.m. (rain date July 8, 2011).

Deer Isle - Stonington - 2011 Independence Day celebration activities are on July 4th (rain date is July 5th). Events include Parade & Music in Deer Isle, 10K & Walking races in Stonington, food, parade, entertainment & fireworks over Stonington Harbor at nightfall. For 10K race info please call Island Community Center at (207) 367-2735. For other info please phone sponsors Deer Isle-Stonington Chamber of Commerce at (207) 348-6124 or Manda at the Island Fishermen's Wives Association at (207) 367-2443).

Dexter - Fireworks on July 3, 2011 at Dexter High School Football Field at 9:15 p.m. (rain date July 4, 2011).

Eastport - 4th of July - Largest July 4th celebration in Maine, with events scheduled from Canada Day on July 1st through Independence Day on July 4th, 2011. Grand Independence Parade, Fireworks over the Bay, free entertainment at Overlook Park, greasy pole and water sports, antique car show, contests and games for all ages with prizes. Traditionally, we have a visit from a U.S. Navy ship, providing free tours.  Stay tuned to our website for updates.

Freeport - 4th of July - L.L. Bean 10K Road Race, parade, free concerts and more at Discovery Park and fireworks at night. For info phone (207) 865-1212.

Grand Lake Stream - Grand Lake Stream, America is an annual, day-long celebration of the 4th of July Holiday. It features games for children, tubing on the stream, a parade, display of antique and classic cars, trucks, tractors and bicycles, horses and bands, BBQ chicken dinner and strawberry short cake. Free show staring The Sweetback Sisters in the evening as well as a sparkler parade. Event is at the Ball Park on Water Street and runs from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4, 2011.

Greenville / Moosehead Lake Region - The Moosehead Lake Region comes alive with the area's celebration of Independence Day 2011. We have a fun day planned with games, a craft fair and food vendors in Greenville. A parade will roll along the main streets and fireworks will finish off the evening. Make plans today to attend the largest fireworks display in Piscataquis county! For more info phone (207) 695-2421.

Industry - Fireworks on July 3, 2011 on Daigle Field at 9:15 p.m. (rain date July 4, 2011).

Jay - Fireworks on July 3, 2011 at Spruce Mountain Ski Area at 9 p.m. (rain date July 5, 2011).

Kennebunk - Kennebunk area July 4th fireworks in 2011 are at Gooch's Beach at dusk. For info email info@kennebunkdowntown.com.

Lewiston/Auburn Liberty Festival and Facebook - July 4, 2011. The Lewiston Auburn Liberty Festival is an annual 4th of July event held along the riverfront. Begins at 4 p.m. on July 4th with bands, entertainment and food vendors. There is a lighting of the fireworks contest and a birthday party that is celebrated at the Hilton Garden Inn. For info write to info@libertyfestival.org.

Liberty, Maine - 3rd Annual 4th of July Boat Parade. The 3rd Annual 4th of July Boat Parade will be held at "Little Lake St. George", Liberty, Maine on Saturday, July 2nd. Boats are decorated, music is played and we slowly take a full lap around our little pond for all on shore to enjoy! For more info phone phone (508) 380-4711 or email chwelch56@yahoo.com.

Lubec - Fireworks on July 3, 2011 at Lubec Harbor at 9:15 p.m. (rain date July 4, 2011).

Machias - Fireworks on July 4, 2011 on Middle River at 9:15 p.m. (rain date August 20, 2011).

Millinocket Independence Day Celebration - 2011 Independence Day celebration in Millinocket. Parade at 10 a.m. through downtown Millinocket. This year's parade theme is Celebrating the Katahdin Region. All welcome to enter a float, prizes awarded in several catagories. Music, food, vendors in Veteran's Memorial Park. Fireworks at Stearns HS around 9:15 pm. For more info phone the Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce at (207) 723-4000.

Naples - Fireworks on July 4, 2011 on Long Lake at 9:15 p.m. (rain date July 5, 2011).

New Harbor - Public Reading of Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2012 - In honor of the 236th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Colonial Pemaquid will have a public reading of this historic document, along with commentary by a living history interpreter. The reading will be at Colonial Pemaquid at 2 p.m. on July 4, 2012.

Ogunquit - Fireworks on July 4, 2011 on Main Beach east of parking lot at 9:15 p.m. (rain date July 5, 2011).

Old Orchard Beach - Fireworks displays are held every Thursday from June 23, 2011 through Labor Day. Also on July 4th of course. Other 2011 events include a family sand sculpture contest on July 3rd and a parade on July 4th starting at 10 a.m. For more info phone (207) 934-9068.

Otis - Fireworks on July 4, 2011 on Beech Hill Pond at 9:30 p.m. (rain date July 5, 2011).

Portage Lake - Fireworks on July 3, 2011 on Ranger Street at 9 p.m. (rain date July 9, 2011).

Portland - July 4, 2011. The annual 4th of July Festival in Portland is the Stars and Stripes Spectacular. On July 4th bring the family, chairs and blanket for a free Patriotic Pops Concert by the Portland Symphony Orchestra from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. At approximately 9:15 p.m. enjoy a fireworks display over Casco Bay from the East End Promenade. Food vendors on site. For more info phhone (207) 233-4339.

Rangeley - July 3, 2011. Rangeley Independence Day Celebration with Children's Day Parade, Silent Auction, Arts & Crafts Show, Fireworks. At Lakeside Park from 10 a.m. to dusk.

Rumford - Fireworks on July 4, 2011 at Hosmer Field Athletic Complex at 9 p.m. (rain date July 5, 2011).

Saco - Fireworks on July 3, 2011 at Funtown/Splashtown USA at 9:30 p.m. (rain date July 5, 2011).

Sanford - Fireworks on July 3, 2011 at Pond by Riverside and Emery Roads at 9 p.m. (rain date July 5, 2011).

Searsport - Fireworks on July 4, 2011 at Mosman Park at 9 p.m. (rain date July 9, 2011).

Thomaston and Facebook - July 4, 2011. This is a large traditional small town Independence Day celebration with pancake breakfast, big parade, entertainment, pet show, horseshoe tournament, Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, Adult 5K Firecracker Race, baking contest, chicken barbeque, music, crafts, children's activities and fireworks at night.

Turner - Fireworks on July 3, 2011 on ball field by Turner/Cobb/North Parish Roads at 9:15 p.m. (rain date July 4, 2011).

Winslow and Facebook - Many activities in 2011 scheduled from June 28th (Navy Rockband of the Northeast) through July 4th (fireworks on the 4th of July). Huge celebration of Independence Day, including "The largest parade in the State of Maine."  The evening fireworks display is at Fort Halifax Park.

Winthrop - Norcross Point, Winthrop.  Thousands of folks visit Winthrop each year for the annual Fourth of July fireworks display overlooking beautiful Maranacook Lake and Norcross Point.  The fireworks start at dusk (around 9 p.m.) on July 4th. The fireworks are sponsored by the Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce. For details phone (207) 377-8020.

Wiscasset - Fireworks on July 4, 2011 at Sherman Park Athletic Field at 9:15 p.m. (rain date July 5, 2011).