The Peru Gazette

(PLATTSBURGH- June 24 2026) – Our nation will celebrate its 250th birthday this year, and what better way to spend your Fourth of July by joining us in Downtown Plattsburgh at the annual Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday July 4th 2026! This year’s celebration will feature a parade, free concert, downtown food court and a spectacular fireworks show!

This year’s Fourth of July celebration holds special significance as communities across the nation commemorate America 250, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. As our nation reflects on two and a half centuries of history, freedom, and civic pride, the City of Plattsburgh is proud to celebrate this milestone with a day of patriotic festivities, community traditions, and recognition of the local organizations and businesses that help make our community strong.

Schedule of Events

The Trinity Park food court will be open at 12:30PM and feature local food trucks and vendors such as Love, Peace Grilled Cheese, Cousins Maine Lobster, Tammy’s Lunch Box and much more! The Fourth of July parade starts at 2:30PM and will showcase over 50 floats including the North Country Honor Flight, firetrucks and racecars, dance performances and more! The free concert at the Macdonough Park bandstand  will kick off at 5:30PM and the evening will close out with a fireworks display immediately following the performance, at approximately 9:30PM, viewable from Downtown Plattsburgh.

Free Concert at the MacDonough Park Bandstand
Enjoy an evening of genre-blending music at MacDonough Park!

At 5:30 PM, kick off the night with Joselyn & The Sweet Compression, a Kentucky-based soul and funk band known for their powerful vocals, tight horn section, and high-energy performances.

Headlining at 7:30 PM is SHEBAD, a Canadian indie soul and alternative R&B group blending jazz, neo-soul, and electronic influences into a captivating and genre-defying sound.

Bring a chair, gather your friends, and enjoy this free night of live music under the summer sky at MacDonough Park!

Details on Parade Registration:

Space is limited, but floats, vehicles and walking groups are encouraged to sign up until the deadline of 4:00PM Thursday June 25th 2026. Local businesses, schools and all community groups can sign up by completing the online form which can be found at www.discoverplattsburgh.com/events or on the City’s Facebook page. For more information on signing up or to volunteer, email events@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov or call 518-536-7642.

Event Accessibility

Accessibility and inclusivity are important aspects of the Fourth parade so that all residents of Plattsburgh can enjoy the festivities. There will be a designated Accessibility Tent located on the North Lawn of City Hall. This area will provide an unobstructed view of the parade for folks who are wheelchair users or have mobility needs. In addition to the Accessibility Tent, a designated Quiet Zone will be established in front of North Country Home Services (151 Bridge Street) at the corner of Bridge and Jay Street. This area is designated for families and children with auditory sensitivities who require a quiet area to view the parade. Parade participants will not be playing music, blowing horns or sirens in this area.

Other Event details

Thanks to our event sponsors; Schluter Systems, Della Auto Group, Micro Bird Inc, UFirst Federal Credit Union, Dannemora Federal Credit Union, Norsk Titanium, Stafford Owens, Champlain National Bank, Happy Camper Pediatric Dentistry, and Hall Communications for helping to make this event possible. This event is free and public washrooms will be available in Trinity Park behind the Veterans Monument. Parade routes, road closures and all other details about the Fourth Celebration will be posted on www.discoverplattsburgh.com/events.