Fourth of July 2025 Schedule
The summer's biggest party is back! There's plenty to do before the fireworks show at Living Memorial Park, so enjoy the full lineup of activities — and don't forget your sunscreen!
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Parking & Traffic Info
On Friday, July 4, 2025, there will be no parking on Main Street beginning at 7 a.m. Main Street will be closed to traffic from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m. Parking on Main Street will resume around noon. View a map of the parade route.
Please do not park in the Preston Lot overnight on July 3 to allow parade organizers to prepare for the Fourth of July parade.
Guilford Street will become a one-way street around 4 p.m. and will reopen to two-way traffic after the fireworks display concludes.
Accessible parking will be available along Guilford Street (near the left ball field). An additional 8–10 spots will be available at the Brattleboro Music Center. View the accessible parking map.
Schedule of Events
Events in Downtown Brattleboro
9 a.m. — Bike decorating at the Whetstone Pathway (near the Co-op)
9:30 a.m. — Red Clover Firecracker 4.0 Race (start and registration at Living Memorial Park). View the course map.
10 a.m. — Parade in Downtown Brattleboro; Main Street will be closed to traffic from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m. View a map of the parade route.
Events at Living Memorial Park
11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Food vendors will be open. Vendors include: Anon Thai Food, Nutmeg Concessions, Blueberry Haus, 802 Soul Kitchen, Mama T’s Sweet Spot, and Kamilak Kitchen
2:30 p.m. — Small fry baseball all-star game
3 p.m. — Fun swim races
4 p.m. — Carnival activities at the far end of the parking lot (giant slide, combo bounce house, face painting, baseball swing, dunk tank, carnival games, and food, food, food!)
5:45 p.m. — Performace by NECCA (lower field)
6 to 8 p.m. — Strolling Mimes (by My My Mime!)
7 p.m. — The Gaslight Tinkers (lower field)
9:30 p.m. — The Living Memorial Park fireworks display begins!
Important Notes
- Please do not bring dogs to the fireworks display.
- Please leave the fireworks display to the professionals!
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the parade?
The parade kicks off on Friday, July 4 at 10 a.m. starting at Flat Street and running up Main Street ending at the Brattleboro Common. The shorter route comes after requests from older marchers and challenges finding enough volunteers and public safety patrols to monitor a longer distance.
What time do the road closures begin on Main Street?
The Brattleboro Police works to close off access to Main Street prior to the parade. We suggest you be at your destination by 9:30 a.m. to be safe.
When is parking free?
Before and during the parade, parking is prohibited on Main Street, Flat Street and the Preston lot. Parade-goers are encouraged to park free in the High Grove and Municipal Center lots.
After the parade, all downtown parking is free and only a short walk to festivities and fireworks at Living Memorial Park.
When and where are the fireworks?
Living Memorial Park — just off Western Avenue and Interstate 91 Exit 2 — hosts the fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m. Prior to that, our town Recreation & Parks Department will offer a series of public concerts, sporting events and family activities, including food vendors.
What food vendors are available at the park?
The following vendors will be at the park from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.! ENJOY!
- Anon Thai Food
- Nutmeg Concessions
- BlueBerry Haus
- 802 Soul Kitchen
- Mama T’s Sweet Spot
- Kamilak Kitchen
Are leashed dogs allowed at the Fireworks at the Park?
The Parks & Recreation Department, which handles all the events at the park, requests that dogs NOT be brought to the fireworks.