July 3rd Schedule of Events
Check back often, more downtown events being added!
The Main Event:
- 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Food Truck Festival on State Street in front of the State House
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Family Fest on the State House Lawn
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Providence Drum Troupe on the State House Lawn
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm: MINC the Band on the State House Lawn
- 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm: Contemporary dance performance on the Lawn with Bosse DeBelina Dance and DANCE AND Movement Center
- 5:00 pm -6:00 pm: Capital City Band on the Vermont Supreme Court Lawn
- 6:00 pm: The Montpelier Mile presented by Onion River Outdoors
- 6:15 pm: Community Parade
- 7:00 pm - 9:20 pm: Dave Keller with Johnny Rawls on the Main Stage
- 9:25 pm: Fair Sparrow sings the National Anthem
- 9:30 pm: Fireworks
Around Town:
Downtown Montpelier: The month of July
The popular Where's Waldo in Montpelier scavenger hunt is back! Waldo figures (watch out for the decoys!) are hidden in 20 participating downtown Montpelier businesses. Get a stamp for each one you find. Grab your passport at Bear Pond Books, the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, or any participating business.
The Vermont Historical Society: 10am-4pm @ 109 State Street
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate this important milestone, The Vermont Historical Society is launching a new exhibit called 50 for 250, a project that is designed to examine the ways that Vermont’s story has evolved over the past 250 years. 50 for 250 will highlight 50 items from their collections that symbolize themes, trends, and moments from the state’s long and proud history. This exhibit opens on Friday, July 3rd, 2026. Admission is free on July 3rd.
Arandas Mexican Cuisine: 11am-8pm @ 108 State Street
Serving yummy Mexican Food ready to go with you on your adventures: burritos, tacos, tortas, tamales, guacamole, chips & salsa, churros and more! With cold beverages and a bathroom for customers.
Montpelier City Pool: 1-4pm @ 1 Poolside Drive
Enjoy an afternoon of free swimming at the pool!
Montpelier Fire Department: 3-5:30pm @ 61 Main Street
Visit the fire station and take pictures on a fire truck.
Zutano: July 3rd & 4th @ 79 Main Street
Flash Sale! 30% off swimwear!
The Front Gallery: 4-7pm @ 6 Barre Street
Artist reception for Marjorie Kramer: Paintings - Then and Now
Charlie O's: 5-11pm @ 70 Main Street
Live music with:
Ras Burnett and the Get Up With It 5-6pm
Red Hot Juba 7pm
Hugo's: 8:30pm @ 44 Main Street
After party at Hugo's featuring the live band house music of Hifi.
Barr Hill: 4-9pm @ 116 Gin Lane
Enjoy Montpelier's fireworks from Gin Lane! Our bar opens at 12pm, with small plates and cocktails all day long. Plus, Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck will be on site with delicious lobster dishes. Later in the evening, shift outside to enjoy the view and the capital's fireworks display. We will be running an outdoor bar starting and staying open late until the fireworks begin, feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets for viewing! No tickets needed, but we do strongly encourage reservations.
Go to the Movies!
The Savoy- 26 Main St
Showing on July 3rd:
Time & Water- 5:45pm
Backrooms- 6:30pm
Steal This Story, Please!- 7:45pm
Capitol Theater- 93 State St
Showing on July 3rd:
Disclosure Day- 1:30pm
Supergirl- 1:40pm
Sheep Detectives- 1:40pm
Toy Story 5- 1:40pm
Young Washington- 1:30pm