From Southampton Village to Southold, hometown parades, marching bands, decorated floats, and patriotic traditions take center stage as communities across the Hamptons and North Fork celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Here’s where to watch.

Long before the first fireworks light up the night sky, the East End comes together for one of its most cherished Fourth of July traditions: hometown parades.

Whether you’re lining Main Street in Southampton, cheering on community groups in Riverhead, or celebrating along the North Fork in Southold, these festive processions capture the spirit of Independence Day with marching bands, veterans, volunteer firefighters, antique vehicles, local organizations, and plenty of red, white, and blue.

Many of this year’s celebrations also include special tributes marking America’s 250th birthday, making 2026 an especially memorable year to join the festivities.

Here’s where to celebrate across the East End.

Hamptons

Southampton Village Fourth of July Parade

Saturday, July 4 | 10 a.m.

Where: Begins at Railroad Plaza, continues along North Main Street, Main Street, and Jobs Lane, ending at Monument Square in Agawam Park.

One of the East End’s largest and longest-running Independence Day traditions, Southampton Village’s Fourth of July Parade brings together marching bands, veterans, first responders, civic organizations, antique vehicles, and community groups in a festive celebration through the heart of the village. This year’s parade includes special America 250 commemorations.

East Hampton Village Independence Day Celebration

Saturday, July 4

While East Hampton’s biggest July 4 attraction is the return of the Main Beach fireworks after several years, the village also celebrates America’s birthday throughout the day with patriotic activities before the evening festivities. Check the village website for more information.

Sag Harbor Independence Day Celebration

Saturday, July 4

Sag Harbor’s waterfront comes alive throughout the holiday with patriotic festivities before the evening John A. Ward Fireworks over the harbor.

North Fork

Riverhead America’s 250 Grand Float Parade

Saturday, July 4 | 11 a.m.

Where: Begins on Railroad Avenue and travels through Downtown Riverhead.

One of this year’s signature America 250 celebrations, Riverhead’s Grand Float Parade showcases patriotic floats, local organizations, businesses, schools, marching units, and community groups celebrating both Independence Day and the town’s rich agricultural heritage.

The festivities continue with evening fireworks over Peconic Bay at South Jamesport Beach.

Southold America’s 250 Birthday Parade

Saturday, July 4 | Noon

Where: Begins at Boisseau Avenue and travels along Main Road to the American Legion.

Southold’s annual Fourth of July parade celebrates America’s 250th birthday with marching bands, decorated floats, veterans, bicycles, local organizations, and community groups in one of the North Fork’s most beloved hometown traditions.

Hosted by the Southold Village Merchants and Southold American Legion Griswold-Terry Post 803.

⭐ More July 4 Community Celebrations

While not traditional parades, these East End events are part of the holiday weekend festivities:

North Sea Fire Department Carnival

July 2–4

Firemen’s Field
27 Straight Path, Southampton

A longtime family tradition featuring rides, games, food, live entertainment, and fireworks on July 2 and July 4.

Greenport Fire Department Carnival

June 30–July 4

Polo Grounds
Moores Lane, Greenport

The annual North Fork favorite features carnival rides, games, food, and fireworks on July 2 and July 4.

Angela LaGreca

Editor, Co-Founder/Publisher

Angela LaGreca, Editor-in-chief and co-Founder/Publisher of Spark Hamptons, is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, writer and comedian/host. Her TV credits include NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “The View,” and, most recently, the primetime cable news program “Cuomo” on NewsNation. On the East End, she was the Creative Director at LTV, VP Features/Events/Photo Editor at Dan’s Papers, and has performed at Guild Hall, Bay Street Theater and the WHBPAC. Her publishing career began at Modern Photography, where she was managing editor. LaGreca lives in Manhattan and East Hampton and can be reached at angelatvmedia@gmail.com and angela@sparkhamptons.com .