2026 Yellow Springs July 4th Community Celebration

4th of July Community Celebration | Yellow Springs + America 250
Celebrate one of Yellow Springs’ most cherished traditions with a full day of community, connection, and festive fun!
Join friends, neighbors, and returning alumni for the Community Day Parade, an energetic display of village spirit and America 250 recognition. If you've never been downtown Yellow Springs for the 4th of July - this should be your year!

PARADE DETAILS
Parade Line-Up: 11:00 AM
Parade Begins: 12:00 PM
Line-Up Location: Behind Miami Township Fire & Rescue
101 E Herman St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Decorate your vehicle or yourself and join the festive caravan through the Village (Rt. 68 North toward downtown, ending at Corry Street)! Tell your alumni class, organization and friends & family to pull out their red, white & blue and jump in!
No registration required | Free participation for all
During the day - experience live music, vibrant shops, amazing food, festive activites all in walkable downtown Yellow Springs.

EVENING CELEBRATION @ GAUNT PARK
Gaunt Park opens at 6:00 PM

Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring:
Food Trucks
Live music by the Community Band
Fireworks Spectacular at dark

Vendor Notice: Vendors are by invitation only through the Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Unapproved vendors are not permitted, and will be asked to leave.

PARKING INFORMATION
Gaunt Park lot will be cleared starting at 5:00 PM on July 4th
Limited handicap parking available (secured for emergency vehicles; assistance at entrance)
No parking on Gaunt Park field/grass areas
No parking on:
• West S. College
• Wright Street
• Talus Drive
Towing will be strictly enforced (vehicles towed to Xenia for pickup)

There’s still time to plan your day!

Interested in supporting this community tradition? to donate and help keep the celebration going for years to come.

Midnight Swim details will be released by the Village of Yellow Springs closer to the event.

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