🧺 While you're in town, don't miss the Best Small Town July 4th Celebration in Downtown Ripley — fireworks, food, and fun for the whole family! #MSACF2025#RipleyWV#supportlocalartisansindia#July4thFun The courthouse lawn will be filled with vendors selling everything but the kitchen sink! Love flea markets and going to yard sales??? You will love Ripley on Sale! Bring your wagons and fill them up! The fun begins at 11 a.m. Friday, closes at 7 p.m. Reopening Saturday morning 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. See the schedule of daily events and activities at the Ripley, West Virginia 4th of July Celebration. May 17, 2025, 7:00 pm: WV Artisan Market Live Music May 22, 2025, 6:30 pm: 5K Run Main Street May 23, 2025, 11:00 am: Ripley on Sale May 26, 2025, 10:00 am: Memorial Day Service June 7, 2025, 11:00 am: Car Show June 20, 2025, 7:00 pm: Movie Night Courthouse Lawn July 2, 2025, 8:00 am: Ripley's Weeklong 4th Of July Celebration Upcoming Events 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, July 4, 2025 – July 6, 2025 – Antique & Flea Market EVENT INFO Known as the “USA’s Largest Small Town Independence Day Celebration”, the Ripley 4th of July Celebration dates back to the late 1800’s. It is the oldest parade and oldest Independence Day Celebration in West Virginia. The population of Ripley explodes for the Grand Parade and the various activities held through the day. Ripley features the convenience of lodging, dining and refueling options adjacent to I-77 coupled with small town charm. The community is the home of festive events such as “The USA’s Largest Small Town Independence Day Celebration” and the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair. This site provides information on where to stay, eat, shop and visit in the community. We may be reached at 304-532-0945 should you need information. Request a visitor’s guide or download here! Ripley is continuing its tradition of celebrating Independence Day with its 151st Independence Celebration Parade. Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams will serve as Grand Marshal of the parade. (Photos Courtesy: The Town of Ripley) Read More Ripley’s Fourth of July weekend lineup: Saturday, July 3: Ripley’s 151st 4th of July Parade starts at 12 p.m. Little This Charming Small Town In West Virginia Celebrates Fourth Of July In A Big Way Ripley, West Virginia, is renowned for hosting America's largest small-town Fourth of July celebration and the state's oldest Independence Day parade. Ripley 4th of July, 2025 Royalty Monday, June 30 - Tuesday, July 1 Wednesday, July 2 Carnival 5-10 p.m. 6:00 p.m.Constellium Bicycle Parade, Patriots on Wheels Bicycle Parade, North Court Street It’s called the Bicycle Parade, but kids on bikes, trikes, wagons, and strollers are likely to be seen at this event. Ripley's Weeklong 4th Of July Celebration by Brenda Mobley | Jan 17, 2025 8:00 am July 2, 2025 July 4, 2025 4 p.m. Constellium Stage July 4th 6 p.m. Constellium Stage RIPLEY, WV (WOWK) – It’s time for Ripley’s annual 4th of July Celebration! Festivities are set to start on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, and run through Saturday, July 6, 2024. Here’s this year’s schedule of events and entertainment at “America’s Largest Small Town Independence Day Celebration!” Ripley 4th of July Celebration - Carnival Tuesday, Jul 1, 2025 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm Ripley 4th Of July Jackson County Courthouse Ripley, WV Read More » Locals claim the Ripley Fourth of July is America’s largest small-town Independence Day celebration. Experience a carnival, many flea markets and a grand parade that lasts for 2 hours. Entertainers and bands perform on a stage by the Jackson County Courthouse, too. Even President George W. Bush paid his respects several years ago. Held in conjunction with Ripley‘s Fourth of July celebrations, our flea market is over 80 years old located in the Livestock barn just 3 miles from Cedar Lakes. 🇺🇸We will have vendors with antiques, collectibles, primitives, handmade items, vintage, collectibles, new items, and Flea Market items $5 per car admission. Suggested events. 9:00 am – 6:00 pm July 4, 2025 – July 6, 2025 Livestock Market Barn Cedar Lakes Drive Ripley, WV US View Location Map WCHS ABC 8 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Charleston and nearby towns Ripley WV 4th of July West Virginia is home to the USA's Largest Small Town Independence Day Celebration. A patriotic event to honor veterans, military personnel and their families, and members of our community. See the fun and frivolity of past events and activities at previous Ripley West Virginia 4th of July Celebrations.
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