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Houlton 4th of July Celebration 2026

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Aroostook County's biggest Independence Day celebration, drawing thousands to downtown Houlton over five days. Highlights include the Strawberry Shortcake kickoff (Jul 2), Midnight Madness with artisan vendors and fireworks (Jul 3), the Grand Parade and fireworks over the Gateway Crossing bridge (Jul 4), and an Arts & Crafts Fair in Monument Park (Jul 5). Activities span Historic Market Square, Main Street, Monument Park, and Limestone Pond.

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Thu, Jul 2, 2026 - Sat, Jul 4, 2026

Dates:

Thu, Jul 2, 2026:11am - 2pm(Strawberry Shortcake Kick-off — homemade strawberry shortcakes 11 AM–2 PM (or until sold out) in Historic Market Square.)

Fri, Jul 3, 2026:4pm - 11pm(Midnight Madness — artisan vendors, food trucks, sidewalk sales, road race, kids' games, live music (4:30–7 PM), street dance (6:30–11 PM), fireworks at dusk over Limestone Pond.)

Sat, Jul 4, 2026:7am - 10pm(Grand Parade Day — Methodist Church Pancake breakfast 7–9 AM, fire dept BBQ, vendor market, family games, car show, DJ music, Duck 500 race, Grand Parade down Main Street at 1:00 PM, fireworks at 9:30 PM over the Gateway Crossing bridge.)

Historic Market Square

Market Square
Houlton, ME 04730

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