Lake Placid is set to host its annual Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, featuring live music, family-friendly activities, a parade on Main Street, and a spectacular fireworks display.
This year’s theme is "Rings of Independence: Celebrating 250 Years and Lake Placid's Legacy."
4th of July Lake Placid Event Details:
- Anticipated 11:12 a.m. | Vermont National Guard Flyover - four F-35s soar over Lake Placid
- 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Live music in Mid's Park with the All Night Boogie Band
- 5:00 p.m. | 4th of July Parade. Starts on Parkside Drive and runs to Saranac Avenue.
- 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Patriotic Inline Skating on the Olympic Oval
- 9:30 p.m. | Set the Night to Music Fireworks Spectacular over Mirror Lake. This is in its 3rd decade!
Adding to the day’s festivities is the I Love New York Horse Show at the North Elba Show Grounds, running June 30 – July 5. On July 4, spectators can enjoy world-class competitions beginning at 8:00 a.m. Supporting the Independence Day celebration, the Olympic Center will be illuminated throughout the weekend.
According to Catherine Ericson, ROOST community liaison and member of the organizing committee, it’s important that the event feels like a true hometown celebration, while also acknowledging the nation’s 250th birthday. “This day celebrates a significant milestone in our nation’s history,” she said. “The event is also about bringing people together to celebrate our town’s local history and legacy in a fun and visible way throughout the community. The parade itself is always an exciting part of the celebration. We welcome everyone from local businesses and scout troops to workplace teams and groups of friends to join in. It’s an opportunity to showcase the creativity, pride, and energy that define this community.”
The holiday wouldn’t be complete without the ever-popular Fourth of July parade at 5:00 p.m. along Main Street. The parade route begins on Parkside Drive near the Olympic Center and ends at the intersection of Main Street and Saranac Avenue. Past and present Olympians will take part in the parade. Immediately following the parade, there will be a meet and greet with athletes at the Olympic Oval. Posters will be available for autographs!
Capping off the evening, Lake Placid’s Set the Night to Music Fireworks Spectacular will illuminate the skies over Mirror Lake at 9:30 p.m. The music will be simulcast on LAKE FM; listeners can tune in on their portable radio or on speakers throughout the village.
According to ROOST Communications Manager Jane Hooper, small towns and villages offer the quintessential American experience. “Spending July 4 in Lake Placid, arguably one of our nation’s best ‘small-town USA’ villages, allows community members and visitors the shared experience of taking part in a fun celebratory event. Locals, visitors, friends, neighbors, parents, grandparents, kids and even the family dog all come together to celebrate. Visitors to the region become our friends and neighbors when we all celebrate together,” she said.
A full schedule of events can be found by visiting: lakeplacid.com/events/4th-of-july-in-lake-placid
Contact Catherine Ericson at the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) via email catherine@roostadk.com to register for the parade. Please include your name, group name, contact info, and note whether you will be entering a float or walking/biking.