Augusta July 4th Celebrations (Augusta, Maine)

Celebrate the 4th of July 2026 in Augusta, Maine's capital!

A family-friendly party will take place on July 4 at Mill Park. A parade steps off from the State Capitol at 10 am. The parade route is the same as in previous years. The parade will start at 10:00am.

PLUS - Fireworks are scheduled for 9:00 p.m. and best viewed from Mill Park.

When: Friday, July 4th, 2026 from 10:00 am to about 9:30 pm.

Time: All day

2026 Augusta 4th of July Schedule:

Fourth of July Event Schedule – Friday, July 4, 2026

10:00 AM – Annual Parade

Starting at the State House parking lot, around Memorial Circle, down Rines Hill through Water Street and across the Calumet Bridge to end at Old Fort Western.

11:30 AM – Old Fort Western Annual Festivities

Reading of the Declaration of Independence by Mayor O’Brien accompanied by a "feu de joie" (musket salute) by Fort staff. Join the “Old Time 4th Celebration” for games, pie-eating contest, wagon rides, and a performance by the Downeast Brass Band. BBQ Chicken & Strawberry Shortcake luncheon by Club Calumet. NEW this year, shuttle between Mill Park and Old Fort Western.

1:30 PM – Family Fun at Mill Park

Bounce houses, storywalk, games, bubbles, food trucks, and more!

4:30 PM – Mill Park Celebration

Live music & food Trucks

9:05 PM – Fireworks Display

The best viewing of the fireworks will be from Mill Park - 1 Northern Ave, Augusta, ME.

PLAN YOUR VISIT (Restaurants, breweries & pubs, shops, etc.): https://mainstreetmaine.org/augusta-me/

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