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Lake Placid July 4th Parade and Celebration (1)

Lake Placid July 4th Parade and Celebration

This year's theme: "Rings of Independence" Celebrating 250 years and Lake Placid's Legacy!

When and Where

Date and Time

Saturday, Jul 4, 2026

Address

Lake Placid, Main Street Lake Placid, NY 12946

Cost

FREE ADMISSION

About this event

Fourth of July weekend in Lake Placid is chock full of events to entertain you and some in which you can participate! Everything from the parade, live music, Star Spangled Ski Jumps, The Lake Placid Horse Show, fireworks and more! 

11:12 am Flyover by The Vermont National Guard - four F-35 Lightning II aircraft will soar over Lake Placid!

4th of July weekend wouldn't be complete without our ever-popular July 4th Parade at 5 pm down the picturesque Main Street.  The parade route begins at the Olympic Center on Main Street and ends at the intersection of Main Street and Saranac Avenue. A special appearance --our LOCAL OLYMPIANS will join this year. 

Live Music in Mid's Park from 1-4pm

6-9 pm Inline Skating on the Olympic Oval! Come dressed in your most patriotic gear for a fun evening before the fireworks show.

Now in its third decade, Lake Placid's Set the Night to Music Fireworks Spectacular will light up the skies over Mirror Lake at 9:30 pm on Friday, July 4th. This popular event annually draws several thousand people, so get there early and grab a spot on the shore of Mirror Lake. 

https://www.lakeplacid.com/events/4th-of-july-in-lake-placid


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