Brattleboro Goes Fourth & Fireworks Schedule 2026
Celebrate the Fourth of July all day long in Brattleboro! The annual Brattleboro Goes Fourth parade will be happening on Main Street on Saturday, July 4, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. Later that day, the party travels to Living Memorial Park for a day of fun and a night of fireworks!
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 (facepainting bounce house, dunk tank, etc.)
5:45 p.m. — Performance by NECCA (lower field)
6 to 8 p.m. — Strolling mimes, stilt walking (by Moti-media)
7 p.m. — The Gaslight Tinkers (lower field)
9:30 p.m. — The Living Memorial Park fireworks display begins!
Parking & Traffic Info
PARADE PARKING
From 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 4, 2026, there will be no parking on Main Street. 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.
Please do not park in the Preston Lot overnight on July 3 to allow parade organizers to prepare for the Fourth of July parade.
PARKING AT LIVING MEMORIAL PARK
There will be NO parking inside Living Memorial Park starting at noon on July 4, 2026.
Guilford Street will become a one-way street around 4 p.m. This may take effect earlier depending on traffic conditions that day, so please plan accordingly. Guildford Street 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.
Important Notes
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Please do not bring dogs to the fireworks display.
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Please leave the fireworks display to the professionals!
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the parade?
The parade kicks off on Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. starting at Flat Street and running up Main Street, ending at the Brattleboro Common. This condensed parade route is the result of 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, the Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department will offer a series of public concerts, sporting events and family activities, including food vendors.
How will this event impact amenities at Living Memorial Park?
The pickleball courts will be open all day, but parking will not be available inside Living Memorial Park starting at noon. The dog park, skatepark, and Kiwanis Shelter will be closed to the public starting at 2 p.m. to allow the fireworks company to set up for the show that evening.
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 Recreation & Parks Department requests that dog owners DO NOT bring their dogs to the fireworks display.
The Brattleboro Goes Fourth parade kicks off on Main Street at 10 a.m.
The popular Gaslight Tinkers will return this year for another free performance at Living Memorial Park starting at 7 p.m.
Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. at Living Memorial Park.