Fourth of July at Vermont Ski Areas

From small-town parades to mountaintop concerts, Vermont’s 2025 Fourth of July celebrations bring together charm, community spirit, and big-sky fireworks. Whether you're lakeside, trailside, or hillside, there’s no better place to spend the holiday weekend than the Green Mountains. Here’s a roundup of Independence Day festivities happening across Vermont’s ski areas—perfect for planning your holiday weekend.

Burke Mountain Resort

July 2, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
VSO Summer Festival Tour: America 250

Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform a patriotic program celebrating the nation's 250th birthday. Bring a picnic blanket. Fireworks conclude the performance. Tickets: $10–$35; children 5 and under free.

Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center

July 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
VSO Summer Festival Tour: America 250

Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform a patriotic program celebrating the nation's 250th birthday. Bring a picnic blanket. Fireworks conclude the performance. Tickets: $10–$35; children 5 and under free.

Killington

July 4, 2026 | All day
Town of Killington 4th of July Celebration

Festivities include a parade, BBQ, games, live music, and fireworks. Activities begin at 9:00 AM and wrap with fireworks at 9:00 PM.

Magic Mountain

July 2, 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00pm
Fireworks & Live Music: Glenn Rocks Band

Enjoy live music from the Glenn Rocks Band followed by the Town of Londonderry fireworks display!

Mount Snow Resort

July 3, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
2026 Independence Day Block Party Celebration

This Independence Day Friday hosts live music performed by the Starbucks Lovers: A Taylor Swift Tribute Band, yard games, and a grand fireworks display over Mount Snow! Grab some ice cream or a boozy milkshake, enjoy food truck options from some great local vendors, or a cold beverage from Canned or the Zero Gravity Beer Garden. Please feel free to bring a chair or your friendly dog on a leash, but outside alcohol is not permitted.

Okemo

July 4, 2026 | 6:00 pm
4th of July Fireworks at Okemo

At the Okemo base area, expect fireworks, food, music, and fun!

Saskadena Six

July 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
VSO Summer Festival Tour: America 250

Pentangle Arts presents Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Festival Tour performance at Saskadena Six. The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform a patriotic program celebrating the nation's 250th birthday. Bring a picnic blanket. Fireworks conclude the performance. Tickets: $10–$35; children 5 and under free.

Smugglers’ Notch Resort

July 4, 2026 | 10:00 am – 9:30 pm
Celebrate July 4th Smuggs-style!

Start in Jeffersonville with a parade and town fair, then head to Smugglers’ on the Village Green for live music and fireworks.

Stowe

July 3, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Spruce Peak Independence Celebration

Enjoy a full day of live music, food, family activities, and fireworks. All events are complimentary with free parking.

Stratton

July 4, 2026 | 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Mountain Friends and Freedom

Family celebration with games, food, and live music by The Boss Project, a Bruce Springsteen tribute band. Fireworks begin at 8:45 PM.

Sugarbush

July 4–5, 2026 | All Day
4th of July at Sugarbush

A full long weekend of celebrations: free shuttle to the famous Warren Town Parade on July 4, scenic lift rides, lawn games, live bands, and fireworks at Lincoln Peak at dusk on July 4.

von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort XC Ski Center

July 5, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
VSO Summer Festival Tour: America 250

Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform a patriotic program celebrating the nation's 250th birthday. Bring a picnic blanket. Fireworks conclude the performance. Tickets: $10–$35; children 5 and under free.

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