The Saxtons River Fourth of July celebration is a longstanding tradition (over 75 years, we’ve been told!) that brings the community together for loads of summer fun!
✨ THEME ✨
Everyone loves a parade, and this year’s theme is ✨ “Where Magic Happens!” ✨ Bring your family and friends, enjoy great food, listen to The Gaslight Tinkers on the bandstand, play some games, and have a fantastic day celebrating the magic of Saxtons River. We’ll have a new t-shirt design for 2025 and are looking to expand the parade and other offerings. We’re excited to announce that FACT-TV, WOOL-FM and Rockingham Recon will be helping promote and record the day’s festivities. Be on the lookout for these media partners at the Street Fair!
✨ SCHEDULE ✨
Please plan to make a day of it! Activities will begin early and go on all day so bring a beach chair or blanket, your sunscreen, maybe even an umbrella to provide a bit of shade.
✨ INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING? ✨
✨ Calling all parade entries! Make a float, drive your classic car, walk with your garden club, or let us know how you want to participate. Best entry receives a $500 prize!
✨ Are you a vendor? Join the celebration and sell refreshments, crafts, amusements, and more. (See our vendor page for more details).
✨ We’re looking for sponsors for our children’s games! Sponsorships range from $65-$250.
✨ Do you have some time to spare? Volunteer with us, either in the pre-event planning or on the 4th itself.
✨ Are you a baker? Enter a pie in the pie contest! This year there will be various categories and fun prizes (more info coming soon).
✨ GET INVOLVED ✨
Find all of the opportunities to be part of the parade, street fair, music, food, and games.
We need volunteers! If you’d like to participate “from the inside” please let us know!
Everyone is invited to participate in the parade. This year, there’s a $500 prize for the best entry!
Learn More about the Celebration:
The 2024 Fourth of July Celebration is discussed on The FEED.