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On Saturday, July 4, 2026, Main Street Roanoke Rapids invites you to be a part of the City of Roanoke Rapids’ biggest Independence Day celebration with a patriotic parade, local vendors, food trucks, a kids splashdown, and more, during our America 250 family friendly experience! 


Vendor Registration for Festival                  Participant Registration for Parade


Granpa and grandpa viewed from the rear during a patriotic parade riding in their super decked out patriotic car

Event Overview

Join us for a festive day of community pride, celebration, and activity in the heart of Roanoke Rapids. Liberty on Main is designed to bring together residents, visitors, nonprofits, schools, and businesses for an exciting July 4 experience.

  • 🇺🇸 Patriotic parade
  • 🛍 Local vendors
  • 🎶 Live entertainment
  • 💦 Family-friendly fun

(Did we mention the most patriotic dressed contest, jump rope competition, music, raffle, giveaways, and face paint??)


Registration Details

Vendor Registration: $25
Limited spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parade Entry: $25
Free for nonprofits, schools, and government entities.

Deadline: Apply by June 15


Event Information

Date: Saturday, July 4
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Location:
Kirkwood Adams Community Center
1100 Hamilton St.
Roanoke Rapids, NC


Questions?

Phone: 252-533-2838
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Why You’ll Love It

This isn’t just an event, it’s a chance to come together as a community. Liberty on Main is all about creating a space where families can spend time together, neighbors can connect, and local businesses and organizations can shine. Whether you’re participating or just enjoying the day, there’s something here for everyone. Feel free to bring a blanket and lawn chair too!

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Main Street America™ has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 35 years. Today it is a network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Roanoke Rapids is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center.  Main Street Roanoke Rapids is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.