Together We Shine!

Montpelier's Independence Day is on Thursday July 3rd, 2025

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!

Applications are OPEN for the July 3rd Parade. Our parade theme is "Together We Shine" Click on the link below 

Application form for the 2025, July 3rd parade

To help cover the costs and ensure a smooth, memorable event, we request a suggested donation of $50 per float entry. This is optional, but we hope you'll consider supporting our organization and the fantastic annual July 3rd event. Your generous contribution helps us create an exciting community celebration and keeps this beloved tradition going strong. Thank you for your support! You can send a check or pay electronically via this LINK.

Print a hard copy of the application form

Montpelier Alive is lining up amazing activities for its 2025 festival for our capital city, stay tuned!

Want to volunteer? Email: [email protected] 

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This event is made possible due to the generosity of our community underwriters and sponsors!

 

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