Ticonderoga, NY: Best 4th in the North 2023 Celebration

About this event

The Best 4th In The North Celebration in Ticonderoga is back for 2023! The celebration will take place July 1-4, 2023 with a grand fireworks display, live music, food, parade, kid's activities, and much more throughout the multi-day event.

2023 Schedule of Events:

Saturday, July 1, 2023

• Food Trucks, Vendors, & Rides: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park
  *Ride Bracelets $20.00. Portion of the proceeds to benefit the Best 4th in the North.

• Live music with Hodge Podge: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park (An array of music)

• Kids Inflatable Fun Zone: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park
  *Bracelets $10.00. Includes rock climbing wall & 2 obstacle courses. Portion of the proceeds to benefit the Best 4th in the North.

Sunday, July 2, 2022

• Food Trucks, Vendors, & Rides: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park
  *Ride Bracelets $20.00. Portion of the proceeds to benefit the Best 4th in the North.

• Live music with River of Dreams: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park (Billy Joel tribute band)
  Opening Act: Johnny Clifford (Tom Petty tribute)

• Kids Inflatable Fun Zone: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park
  *Bracelets $10.00. Includes rock climbing wall & 2 obstacle courses. Portion of the proceeds to benefit the Best 4th in the North.

Monday, July 3, 2023

• Food Trucks & Kids Inflatable Fun Zone: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park
  *Bracelets $10.00. Includes rock climbing wall & 2 obstacle courses. Portion of the proceeds to benefit the Best 4th in the North.

• Touch a Truck, Kids Petting Zoo, & Full Face Art: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park
  Free Fun for the whole family.

• Live music with Johnny Cash cover band: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park (Johnny Cash tribute)

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

• Reading of the Declaration of Independence: 12:30 PM
  Steps of the Town of Ticonderoga Community Building
  Reading by the Town of Ticonderoga Supervisor, Mark Wright

• Parade route to close: 1:15 PM
  Welcome sign at Wicker Street and Montcalm Street to Tower Avenue

• Adirondack Independence Riders Motorcycle Parade: 1:30 PM
  In honor of Mike Rancour to benefit the Best 4th in the North.
  Brought to you by the Adirondack TrailRiders.

• Annual running of the Montcalm Mile: 1:45 PM
  Advanced registration required my.racewire.com/event/779
  Brought to you by the LaChute Road Runners.

• Patriotic Parade: 2:00 PM
  Montcalm Street, Downtown
  Grand Marshal: Sister Sharon
  Bandstand will be located next to the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce. Music and sound system by Cruz Entertainment.
  MC's: Mark Barber & Katie Andersen.

• Kids Inflatable Fun Zone: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park
  *Bracelets $10.00. Includes rock climbing wall & 2 obstacle courses. Portion of proceeds to benefit the Best 4th in the North.

• Stilt Walkers Kids Show: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park
  FREE Patriotic Stilt Walkers Performace.

• Food Trucks & Vendors: 4:00 - 10:00 PM
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park
  Visit the Best 4th in the North Facebook page for more info on food trucks and vendors.

• Superstars and Legends Live: 6:00 - 9:30 PM
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park
  Tributes: Elvis, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe & Judy Garland

• Grand Fireworks Display: 9:30/9:45 PM (dusk)
  Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park
  Fireworks by Santore World Famous Fireworks. Timing is approximate. The actual time is based on weather and safety conditions.

Parade applications as well as updated rules and regulations are available at www.timainstreet.org, www.ticonderogany.com, or at the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce office.