Bath -- Bath Heritage Days
July 2, 2010 to July 5, 2010 The city of Bath's annual Independence Day celebration happens July during Bath Heritage Days. There's a Kid's Fun Day, a 5-mile road race, a huge downtown parade and the Great Kennebec River Boat Parade, craft and art shows, outdoor concerts, a carnival, and fireworks on the waterfront. See website for details: www.bathheritagedays.com or call 207-442-7291
Freeport -- 4th of July Celebration
July 3, 2010 to July 4, 2010 L.L. Bean hosts a weekend-long celebration of the nation featuring live music, children’s events and workshops, facepainting, a treasure hunt, juggling and comedy performances and more. The 4th of July Parade will be held at 4pm from Kendall Lane south to Holbrook Street. See website for details: www.freeportusa.com or call: 207-865-1212
Lewiston/Auburn -- Liberty Festival
July 4, 2010 The Lewiston Auburn Liberty Festival is an annual 4th of July event held along the riverfront, with bands, entertainment and food vendors. There is a lighting of the fireworks contest and a birthday party that is celebrated at the Hilton Garden Inn. Location: Riverfront. Time: 4 p.m. Cost: $15. For more information visit www.libertyfestival.org
Ogunquit -- Ogunquit Days
July 1, 2010 to July 5, 2010 This celebration of summer and community features everything from live music and regional cuisine, to children's activities and townwide events over the 4th of July weekend. For more information call 207-646-2939 or visit www.visitogunquit.org
Old Orchard Beach -- Parade and 22nd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest
July 3, 2010 to July 5, 2010 Come enjoy a parade (July 5) and band concert with line and square dancing. Family sand sculpture contest (July 4) on the beach (Ocean Park). For more info phone (207) 934-9068.
Portland -- The Stars and Stripes Spectacular
July 4, 2010 Portland's 4th of July celebration is under new direction this year, and features a free Patriotic Pops Concert by the Portland Symphony Orchestra to be played prior to and during the fireworks display over Casco Bay. Location: Eastern Promenade. Time: 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. For more information call 207-233-4339 or visit www.july4thportland.org
For more Fourth of July activities throughout Maine, visit http://www.maine.info/July4.php
Happy Fourth of July!
