Fourth of July Events in the Katahdin Region

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a full weekend of community traditions across the Katahdin region. From downtown parades and family activities to live music, cookouts, foam parties, street dancing and spectacular fireworks, Millinocket, Patten, Shin Pond and Island Falls are offering plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday.

Friday, July 3

Independence Day Festival Kickoff — Millinocket

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket

Start the holiday weekend with live music by New Relm. Pack a picnic, bring lawn chairs and enjoy a free summer concert in the park.

Live Music with Katahdin Koostix — Shin Pond Village

Time: 7–10 p.m.
Location: Shin Pond Village, 1489 Shin Pond Road, Mount Chase

Enjoy dinner and live local music with Katahdin Koostix in the Shin Pond Village dining room.

Saturday, July 4

Millinocket Independence Day Festival and 125th Celebration

Location: Downtown Millinocket, with most activities at Veterans Memorial Park

• Vendor Fair: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Parade lineup at the IGA parking lot: 9 a.m.
• Independence Day Parade: 10 a.m.
• Children’s Parade lineup at Bangor Savings Bank: 10 a.m.
• Face painting and children’s activities: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Music with DJ J Ice: beginning at 11 a.m.
• Free children’s helmet fitting and giveaway: noon–1 p.m.
• Whoopie Pie Off: 1 p.m.
• Jeff Hamm and Friends: 7–9 p.m.

The parade theme is “Patriotic Past, Vibrant Future: Millinocket’s 125th.”

Patten Fourth of July BBQ and Celebration

Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Patten Playground, 86 Main Street, Patten

• County Inflatables: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Patten Fire Department grilling: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Dance party at the gazebo: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Capture the Flag — Color Powder Edition: 11:30 a.m.
• Glitter and temporary tattoo bar: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Obstacle course: 12:30 p.m.
• Sack races: 1:30 p.m.

Food will be available by donation. Bring swimsuits, towels, sunscreen and bug spray.

Shin Pond Village Kids Foam Party

Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Shin Pond Village, 1489 Shin Pond Road, Mount Chase

Kids can cool off during a free afternoon foam party at Shin Pond Village.

Live Music with Preston & Curry Duo — Shin Pond Village

Time: 7–10 p.m.
Location: Shin Pond Village dining room

Continue the celebration with dinner and live music from Preston & Curry Duo following the afternoon foam party.

Walker Settlement Independence Day Celebration — Island Falls

Time: 6–10 p.m.
Location: Walker Settlement, 142 Walker Settlement Road, Island Falls

Highway 207 performs outdoors from 6–9 p.m., followed by one of the region’s largest fireworks displays. Food and drinks will be available throughout this family-friendly celebration.

General admission is $17.85, with VIP passes available for $55.20. Tickets are available through the event listing.

Sunday, July 5

Millinocket Street Dance and Fireworks

Location: Behind Stearns Junior-Senior High School, 199 State Street, Millinocket

• Community street dance with DJ J Ice: 7–9 p.m.
• Freedom Riders Association hot dog fundraiser benefiting veterans
• Fireworks at dusk

End the holiday weekend with music, dancing, food, and fireworks in Millinocket.

Outdoor schedules may change because of the weather. Check the linked event pages before traveling.