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4th of July Events To Mark 250 Years

Jul 01, 2026 12:53PM ● By Elise Renaud

America 250 is almost here! Whether you have something big planned that you’ve been looking forward to for weeks or if you’re still trying to figure out what to do, celebrating 250 years as a nation will be memorable. If you fall into the latter category or just want to see what’s going on around the area, here’s a list of events:


NEW HAMPSHIRE


Claremont

Fourth of July Block Party | Pleasant Street | July 3 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Learn more here


Hanover

The 4th of July Parade and Activities on the Green! | Howe Library | July 4 from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Learn more here

30th Annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration | Dartmouth College | July 4 at 10 a.m. | Learn more here


Lebanon

Farmer’s Market, Live Entertainment, and Fireworks | Colburn Park | July 2 starting at 4 p.m. | Learn more here

July 4 Road Race, Parade, Cookout, and Live Entertainment | Colburn Park and beyond | July 4 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Learn more here


Plainfield

Our Hometown Celebrates USA’s 250th | Various locations | July 4 starting at 9 a.m. | Learn more here


VERMONT


Hartford

Hartford’s Annual Independence Day Celebration! | Kilowatt Park South | July 4 starting at 5:30 p.m. Learn more here


Killington

Town of Killington 4th of July Celebration | Killington Resort | July 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Learn more here


South Pomfret

Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Festival Tour: America 250 | Saskadena Six Ski Area | July 1 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Learn more here


Woodstock

4th on the Farm with wagon rides, lemonade tastings, ice cream making, and more | Billings Farm and Museum | July 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Learn more here

Ottauquechee River Trail Firecracker 5K | Outtauquechee River Trail | July 4 starting at 1 p.m. | Learn more here

July 5th Fireworks | Woodstock Union High School | July 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Learn more here




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