Lexington Fourth of July Celebration
Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza
120 North Limestone, Lexington, Kentucky 40507
10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
10 am - 3pm: Festival and Art Market
Enjoy live music and children’s activities, or shop for arts and crafts and get a good spot to watch the parade. Food and beverage vendors will be on-site to help with your lunchtime needs. Festivities take place before, during and after the parade.
10 am: Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Happy Birthday, America! The founding fathers signed this declaration on July 4, 1776, and America will celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026! Everyone is invited to gather on the stairs of the old Historic Lexington Courthouse to commemorate the reading of the founding document of the United States. Those in attendance will be invited to read aloud a short portion of the Declaration.
12 pm: Fourth of July Parade
The Fourth of July parade steps off at noon and will move down Main Street from Midland to Mill Street. There will be plenty of red, white and blue to get everyone in the patriotic spirit. Enjoy the parade from the sideline, or register beforehand if you wish to participate.