The "4th of July Hootenanny," with live music from country music artist Rodney Adkins, will begin right after the parade at Central Avenue and Fifth Street. Food, beverage, and alcohol vendors Annual festivities are set for Friday to celebrate Independence Day in Great Falls. The Fourth of July Parade in downtown Great Falls kicks things off at 11 a.m. The parade route begins at 1 st Registration is open for the 4th of July Parade! Floats, specialty cars, horses, walking groups, bands, etc, are all welcome! The main parade will take place at 10:00am around the Village Centre and typically ends by 10:45am. Awards will be given for Best Business, Best Organization, Most Creative, and Judges' Choice. Come be part of the fun! for the latest news on upcoming meetings and trail events. Registration Open for 4th of July 5K Fun Run (2025) Visit our sign-up page to register and join Great Falls TrailBlazers for this annual fun run. The run will be on July 4th at 8am. We will meet at the Great Falls Library and leave sharply at 8am. This pet-friendly event is open to all Photo by Matt Ehnes Multiple events are happening in Great Falls for the July 4 holiday. Parade and concert The annual downtown parade kicks off at 11 a.m. The parade route runs from 1st Avenue South to 8th Street, north to Central Avenue then down Central to disband in Margaret Park, according to the city. Export to Your CalendarTime not importing correctly? The City of Great Falls is gearing up for the annual Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025. Featured events include a parade, live music, and fireworks. ยซ All Events Great Falls Voyagers V. Ogden Raptors July 4 @ 7:00 pm Come cheer on the home team as they take on the Ogden Raptors and stay after the game to celebrate The Fourth of July with fireworks! Gates open at 6pm. Tickets and more info here. Parades The parade season begins in January, with a parade honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a weekend celebration of the civil rights leaderโs life. The Christmas season is crowded with parades beginning with Great Fall's parade which is around Thanksgiving and is the first of the season. Join us in the Great Falls Fourth of July Parade! Line-up begins at 9:15am on Columbine Street in Great Falls. Park at the nearby Safeway and walk over to find us in the line-up. 8 likes, 0 comments - celebr8gr8falls on May 23, 2025: "Register now for the ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ต ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ! ๐บ๐ธ Floats, specialty cars, horses, walking groups, bands, etc, are all welcome! ๐ The main parade will take place at 10:00am around the Village Centre and typically Register to participate in the parade! After the parade, grab a slice of pizza, drink, or snack as you chat with neighbors. Check out the commemorative merchandise, and enjoy the day as kids have fun on the inflatable slides or have their faces painted! Please note that dogs are not allowed at the Village Centre Green. Annual events include the Great Falls Municipal Band's Summer Celebration, the 4th of July Parade, the Eagle Falls Golf Course Community Party, Voyager's baseball game & fireworks show, a free downtown concert, and the People Park & Recreation Foundation's community fireworks display. July 4th Hometown Celebration After the parade, join your neighbors for festivities, food and fun! Check out the commemorative merchandise, and enjoy the day as kids play on inflatable slides or have their faces painted. 10:45am - 12:30pm Great Falls July 4th Parade & Festival Newly chosen 11th Congressional District Republican nominee, Stewart Whitson, will be marching with the Fairfax GOP in the Great Falls July 4th Parade. Come watch the parade and then join us on the Village Green, where the Fairfax GOP will be hosting a table. The Park and Recreation Department issues permits for a number of parades each year; including Homecomings, St. Patrick's Day, Fourth of July and many more. If you are planning a parade, a Parade Request Application must be completed and returned to the Park and Recreation office at least 4 weeks prior to the requested event. The Fourth of July Hootenanny begins after the parade at 1 p.m. in downtown Great Falls, a free event with live music featuring country music star Rodney Atkins at Central Avenue and 5 th Street. The Fourth of July Hootenanny begins after the parade at 1 p.m. in downtown Great Falls, a free event with live music featuring country music star Rodney Atkins at Central Avenue and 5 th Street. Please plan on joining us for the 110th Cannon Valley Fair and the Grande Day Parade. Parade Info 2025 Who: You!What: Cannon Valley Fair, July 4th ParadeWhen: Friday, July 4, 2025 @ 11 amWhere: Cannon Falls, MN 55009Why: Itโs time to celebrate 110 years of the Cannon Valley Fair! Parade Forms CVF Parade Registration Letter [] The Celebrate Great Falls Foundation invites you to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, 2025! Enjoy a full day of hometown fun followed by a nighttime fireworks display! Little Patriots Parade @ the Village Green Calling all babies through kindergartners (and siblings)!
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