Independence Day Festival 2025
Wednesday, July 2
Alumni Association Breakfast Buffet
8AM – 11AM at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church basement. $10 per person. Start the weekend off with a hearty community breakfast!
Thursday, July 3
Alumni Association Homecoming Event
Doors open at 2:30PM at NEOC Events Center. $10 per person. Reconnect and celebrate with Millinocket alumni of all generations.
Friday, July 4
Independence Day Parade! Theme: Through the Years
Starts at 10AM (Lineup at 9AM at IGA parking lot)
Highlights local history and celebrates alumni throughout the decades. Judging will take place in front of the Town Office– please keep this area clear and be respectful of the space.
Children’s Parade! Don’t forget a helmet!
Lineup at 10AM at Bangor Savings Bank.
Music with DJ J Ice
11AM at Veterans Memorial Park
Whoopie Pie Off
1PM at Veterans Memorial Park
People’s Choice Award – $100 Cash Prize
$5 to Judge (includes a sample of all entries)
All proceeds benefit the Town of Millinocket Scholarship Fund.
Vendor Fair
9AM – 2PM in downtown Millinocket
Featuring local artisans, makers, and vendors.
To be a vendor, download, fill out and submit our Vendor Application!
Face Painting with local artist Laura Manzo
10AM – 2PM at Veterans Memorial Park
Balloon Twisting with balloon artist Bob Speed
10AM – 2PM at Veterans Memorial Park
Free Helmet Fitting & Giveaway
Noon – 1PM at Veterans Memorial Park
Child must be present to receive a helmet.
Saturday, July 5
Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market
9AM – 1PM at Veterans Memorial Park
Fresh produce, baked goods, local crafts
Musical performance by Jeff Hamm and Friends
11am-1pm at Veterans Memorial Park
Millinocket Memorial Library’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
2PM – 4PM at Millinocket Memorial Library
Enjoy food, music, storytelling, and guided tours
Street Dance with DJ J Ice
7PM – 9PM behind Stearns High School
A fun, family-friendly event!
Food: American Freedom Riders selling hot dogs
Fundraiser for Veterans in need
Fireworks Display
Around 9PM
Wednesday, July 9
195th Army Band Performance
5PM at Veterans Memorial Park
Patriotic music and community gathering
Food: American Freedom Riders selling hot dogs
Fundraiser for Veterans in need
To be a vendor, download, fill out and submit our Vendor Application!
