Bristol, Maine Events Venues Bristol, Maine Events at this venue Today. Upcoming THE BIG PARADE One of the biggest – if not the biggest – Fourth of July parades in Maine is held every year in downtown Bath, as part of the Bath Heritage Days festival. The parade begins The small lobster village of Round Pond, located in the town of Bristol, is home to the most eccentric, unorganized 4th of July parade of all times! Anyone can show up and participate either by decorating a car, float, or walking in costume. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Bristol Helping Hands of Round Pond will be in front of the Round Pond Meetinghouse (White Church) selling hot dogs and chips for $5 on the lawn from 10:30 a.m. until sold out on Friday, July 4. The Round Pond parade will start on the Lower Round Pond Road near Masters Machine Co. at noon and continue through the village. MAINE, USA — Mainers, check out this list of Fourth of July celebrations across the state for 2025, including festivals and family-friendly events: Various Parades, Craft Fairs, and Firework Displays (Check local listings for specific times and locations) Parade: 10 a.m., State House Parking lot to Old Fort Western The small lobster village of Round Pond, located in the town of Bristol, is home to the most eccentric, unorganized 4th of July parade of all times! Anyone can show up and participate either by decorating a car, float, or walking in costume. The small lobster village of Round Pond, located in the town of Bristol, is home to the most eccentric, unorganized 4th of July parade of all times! Anyone can show up and participate either by decorating a car, float, or walking in costume. ROUND POND, Me., July 4 — This town has seen some over-the-top floats and participants in its annual Fourth of July parade, like someone dressed as Martha Stewart making license plates and a The small lobster village of Round Pond, located in the town of Bristol, is home to the most eccentric, unorganized 4th of July parade of all times! Anyone can show up and participate either by decorating a car, float, or walking in costume. You may see over-the-top floats and participants dressed like leaders of our country or famous actors and actresses. If you’re looking for a wicked The Maine Boat & Home Show features boats in the water and on land, marine gear vendors, furniture and home wares, arts, live music, and food. Fri. Aug 8 - Sun. Sunday Aug 10, 2025 Categories: Festivals & Celebrations Community Recreation & Sports There is always an air of excitement here in the village the week of the Fourth of July. Flags and banners go up on most houses and everyone along Route 32 is readying their front lawns to accommodate many lawn chairs in which to watch the parade. The annual fourth of July parade in Round Pond, Maine We have big plans for this year’s parade and would like to know how many people would like to join us. Think of it as a “walking rally”.** Please contact Jan John at [janjohn1us@yahoo.com] (mailto:janjohn1us@yahoo.com) if you are interested in participating. Or just join the crowd as a spectator! ## Signing up here does NOT sign you up to **The Bristol Dems want you! We have big plans for this year’s parade and would like to know how many people would like to join us. Think of it as a “walking rally”.** Please contact Jan John at [janjohn1us@yahoo.com](mailto:janjohn1us@yahoo.com) if you are interested in participating. Or just join the crowd as a spectator! ## Signing up here does NOT sign you up to help. If you're looking for Fourth of July firework displays, parades or celebrations near you, CBS 13 has got you covered. The show, led by Central Maine Pyrotechnics, will start at approximately 9:15 p.m. along Riverside Drive. Thursday, July 4. Grand Isle: The holidays come early with a Christmas in July celebration, starting at 6 p.m. at the Grand Isle Campground and Ball Park. Come and enjoy food vendors, a Christmas light parade at 8:45 p.m. and a bonfire at 9 The Fourth of July parade in Round Pond is always a special event, different from all the other parades around the nation in its irreverence. Each year, too, as it becomes better known, it also becomes more crowded. It is important to arrive early to find a good space, for your car and yourself. Discover the best spots for Maine 4th of July fireworks 2025. Enjoy parades, festivals, and fireworks across the state. Here are the dates and location for fireworks displays throughout central and eastern Maine for the 4th of July weekend! Round Pond Featured Events Fourth of July Weekend at Duck Puddle Campgrounds Thursday, Jul 3, 2025 Duck Puddle Campgrounds Nobleboro, ME
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