Acadia celebrates the 4th of July with an entire day of activities and events, but the top of the bill is the evening fireworks display. Find a schedule of Bar Harbor 4th of July events including the parade, fireworks and more plus exclusive tips on how to make the most of your visit to Mount Desert Island. 2025 Summer Concert SeriesBand concerts on the Green: A Bar Harbor tradition since 1898. Free and fun for all ages! All concerts begin at 7:30PM and are one hour in length, taking place on the Bar Harbor Village Green. Concerts will be held rain or shine! In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at t July 3 and July 5 events, too! Carrie Jones Jul 02, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—We’ve compiled some information on events and celebrations for July 3, July 4, and July 5. Some tips from the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department are at Explore Fourth of July events in Maine, including parades, fairs, and fireworks. Independence Day is celebrated nationwide with parades, festivals and fireworks. According to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce website, Bar Harbor’s Fourth of July is acknowledged by the Today Show as the top celebration in the country and is listed among the top 10 by National Geographic. The 2022 Bar Harbor 4th of July Parade stepped off under beautiful skies with temperatures in the mid-70's. It was a beautiful day to celebrate America's birthday According to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce: Bar Harbor’s Fourth of July has been voted the #1 Fourth of July celebration in America by the Today Show, and recognized by National Geographic as one of the top ten in the U.S. Celebrate the 4th of July in Bar Harbor with a pancake breakfast, a lobster scavenger hunt, local crafts, and a spectacular fireworks display over Frenchman’s Bay. Bar Harbor Maine Acadia National Park July 4th fireworks 9:15 pm (approx.) Fireworks Over Frenchman Bay Enjoy the spectacular display on the waterfront, downtown Bar Harbor. Sponsored by the Bar Harbor Regency, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company, Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina, Stewman's Lobster Pound, and the Town of Bar Harbor. Official July 4th celebration guide for Bar Harbor, Maine. Parade route map, fireworks viewing, parking info, marine safety, and event schedule from Bar Harbor Police Department. July 4th Bar Harbor Town Band Concert 2025 Summer Concert SeriesBand concerts on the Green: A Bar Harbor tradition since 1898. Free and fun for all ages! All concerts begin at 7:30PM and are one hour in length, taking place on the Bar Harbor Village Green. Concerts will be held rain or shine! Visiting Bar Harbor, Maine in July? Check-out these main events. One of my favorites is the Bar Harbor Fourth of July fireworks, overlooking Frenchman Bay. Photo: Carrie Jones According to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce: Bar Harbor’s Fourth of July has been voted the #1 Fourth of July celebration in America by the Today Show, and recognized by National Geographic as one of the top ten in the U.S. Bar Harbor, Maine is regularly ranked among the top places in the US to celebrate the Fourth of July, and I'm here to tell you that's well-deserved. Check out what it's like to celebrate the Fourth here, from the early morning pancake breakfast to late night fireworks. Celebrate the 4th of July with the Town of Bar Harbor Parade at 10am and Fireworks at 9:15pm. Bar Harbor’s Fourth of July has been voted the #1 Fourth of July celebration in America by the Today Show, and recognized by National Geographic as one of the top ten in the U.S. Here's a collection of Fourth of July celebrations with fireworks in Maine. Come see some of the best fireworks displays in Maine in 2024. Summer is around the corner and it’s time to get your July Fourth plans in place! Did you know that Bar Harbor’s Fourth of July celebration has been voted the #1 Fourth of July celebration in America by the Today Show, and has been recognized by National Geographic as one of the top-ten Independence Day celebrations in the U.S.? Just two of the many reasons you can’t miss it! There is Get the best seat in the house for the fabulous fireworks display in Bar Harbor! This 4th of July cruise includes a condensed sightseeing and nature cruise, too. Book online today! Join us on July 4th, 2025! Bar Harbor will once again be celebrating Independence Day with a day of festivities including the annual July 4th parade, concert series and evening fireworks display over Frenchman Bay.
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | |
![]() | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | |
![]() |