Summary
Celebrate Independence Day in Vermont with family-friendly events at ski resorts, including parades, fireworks, live music, and outdoor adventures all weekend long.
Celebrate Independence Day in true Green Mountain style! From small-town parades to mountaintop concerts and fireworks under the stars, Vermont 4th of July weekend events are packed with family-friendly fun. Whether you’re chasing adventure or looking to kick back on a picnic blanket, mountain resorts across the state offer the perfect setting for a festive and scenic holiday weekend. Enjoy bike rides, BBQs, puppy parades, and live music as Vermont’s ski towns come alive with the sounds—and sparks—of summer.
Fourth of July Fun
Kick off the long weekend at Bolton Valley. Spin a few laps of mountain biking and then enjoy hot dogs and live music on the lawn.
Looking for a traditional parade? Take the free shuttle from Sugarbush down to the famous Warren Town Parade and then spend the afternoon enjoying scenic lift rides (free courtesy of Lawson’s Finest Liquids), lawn games, and live music before fireworks. Or celebrate at the Jeffersonville Town Parade before heading back to Smugglers’ Notch for live music and fireworks.
Looking for an active weekend? Head to Stratton for mountain top yoga and the annual Running of the Bears 5K.
July 5th Events
Four-pawed family members can join in at Stratton for the North Face Tails and Trails Puppy Parade followed by a hike out to the fire tower. Then enjoy live music at the Mountain Friends & Freedom concert.
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra is returning to Burke for their now-traditional event. I brought my little to this event a couple years ago and would highly recommend it!
Okemo Mountain Resort will be hosting live music and barbecue from local favorite Squeals on Wheels to support the town Parks & Recreation Department.
Stowe and Magic are both hosting live music and fireworks. Pack the picnic blanket and the camp chairs and enjoy a long weekend in the mountains!
Sarah Borodaeff is a freelance writer, project manager, and tiny person wrangler. A snowsports enthusiast, Sarah has worked in the snowsports industry for over fifteen years as a ski coach, in marketing, and most recently as an associate editor for Ski Area Management. She is currently endeavoring to keep up with a toddler whose favorite phrase is “go outside!”