The 2025 Town of Barnstable Fourth of July Celebrations will offer a day full of patriotic traditions with parades and festivals, family events, plus a very special collaboration with the Cape Symphony that will feature free family friendly music and interactive fun in Downtown Hyannis.
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VILLAGE PARADES for July 4th
Friday, July 4th
11:00 AM
HYANNIS PORT — The traditional fun run starts at the Hyannis Port Post Office on Longwood Avenue at 9:00 AM followed by the parade at 11:00 AM beginning at the same location; proceeding to Washington, Lafayette, Winchester, Scudder, Dale, ending at the West Beach Club. Presented by the West Beach Club.
Hyannis Main Street 4th of July fun
Get ready for a full day of festive fun across Barnstable! After the morning parades and beach, be sure to head to Downtown Hyannis for a vibrant afternoon celebration featuring live music, street performances, family fun, and more — all starting and ending at the beautiful Hyannis Harbor.
HYANNIS HARBOR BOAT PARADE 3:00 PM
The Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Hyannis Marina, and the Hyannis Yacht Club present Cape Cod’s Own Original 4th of July Boat Parade. Boats will assemble off Hyannis Yacht Club and head to the inner harbor to show off their red, white and blue at approximately 3:00 PM before circling the inner harbor to show off their civic pride for the many hundreds of spectators that gather along the waterfront at Bismore Park and Gateway Marina. Prizes from local businesses will be awarded at the Aselton Park stage following the Parade.
MAGIC SHOWS
Look for Magician Darren Yong who will entertain the crowds with his mind bending craft at various locations throughout the day. 3:30 PM Bismore Park; 4:15 PM Harbor Overlook; 5:15 PM Outdoor Play Oasis at Hyannis Public Library; 6:00 PM Outdoors at 529 Main Street; 7:00 PM Top of Village Green at 367 Main Street.
ASELTON PARK 4:00 – 9:00 PM
The stage at Aselton Park is where the festival begins and ends! Power packed with a patriotic theme and live musical talent throughout the afternoon, the experience is sure to make memories that will last a lifetime. The line-up includes The Jody Moore Trio and then Alex Shillo’s Tribute to Bruce Springsteen will queue up the crowd before families depart for their evening plans. (Due to wildlife preservation efforts, the Town is no longer sponsoring fireworks.)
VILLAGE GREEN 4:30 – 7:00 PM
Families always look forward to free rides on the Roaming Railway around the brick path along the Walkway-to-the-Sea through the Village Green & Harbor Overlook. Live music on the bandstand includes local favorite rock duo Eric Short and Dan Lyons, followed by The Conspiracy of Noize. Families will find a community setting for picnics and lawn games, with special greetings from the Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce; the Visitor Center will be open from 10 AM – 7 PM.
MILE LONG MAIN STREET 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Take a stroll and enjoy the live music, magic and festive fun at each block along the way, from Ocean to Sea Street. Check out the interactive map on your phone and look for the Locator Signs at each location with a QR Code that brings you right to the map so you can navigate easily to see all of the great local musicians, each with their own sound, from jazz to blues and beyond, plus DJs and other performers on every block.