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
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!
 

 

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

Platinum Sponsors

Union Mutual logo   National Life Group   Community National Bank logo
    North Country logo  

Gold Sponsors

City of Montpelier 

Silver Sponsors

Hickok & Boardman logo                CVMC Logo    

Bronze Sponsors

Casella logo  

Media Sponsors

  ORCA Media Logo