Description

Celebrate one of Yellow Springs' most cherished traditions! The 4th of July Community Celebration is a joyful day filled with connection, local pride, and festive fun. Join friends, neighbors, and returning alumni for the Community Day Parade—an energetic display of village spirit. 

🕚 Parade Line-Up: 11:00 AM
🕛 Parade Begins: 12:00 PM
📍 Line-Up Location: Behind Miami Township Fire & Rescue
101 E Herman St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387

BE A PART OF THE PARADE: Decorate your vehicle or yourself and join the festive caravan through the center of the Village. No registration required.
This is a free event.

🎉 Evening Celebration at Gaunt Park Gaunt Park opens at 6:00 PM with:
• Delicious Food Trucks
• Live music by the Community Band
• The Fireworks Spectacular at dark

Please note: Vendors are by Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce invitation only. Unapproved vendors are not permitted at this Chamber-sponsored event.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR?
This event thrives because of your generous support! To help keep this tradition going, please consider selecting a sponsorship level by selecting REGISTER. Review the options and choose the one that is best for you. There is even an option to Name Your Amount: a custom donation option by choosing the QTY (+) until you reach your desired contribution. 

Let’s come together to celebrate community, connection, and village pride!

GAUNT PARK FIREWORKS

The Community Band will kick off the Gaunt Park Fireworks event with LIVE music, while the Young's Jersey Dairy food truck and others offer tasty treats to the public. The Fireworks display will take place shortly after sundown on the 4th of July. The public is encouraged to bring chairs and blankets while enjoying the festivities and to use waste receptacles throughout the evening to help maintain the park.

As a fun community tradition, the donation bucket will be passed during the event to help sustain the annual Yellow Springs 4th of July Parade & Fireworks at Gaunt Park.

PARKING

The Gaunt Park lot will be emptied, starting at 5 pm on Friday, July 4th, in preparation for the festivities. Authorized vehicles (including accessibility) will be admitted based upon event specifications.

HANDICAP PARKING: Limited handicap parking is available at Gaunt Park, as the lot is secured for emergency vehicles only. Assistance provided at park entrance.

NO PARKING on Gaunt Park field/grass areas. Caution tape will be displayed as a boundary reminder.

NO PARKING on the following streets:
• West S. College
• Wright Street
• Talus Drive
* Towing of violators will be strongly enforced. All towed cars will be delivered to Xenia for owner pick-up.

FREE PUBLIC PARKING

Antioch University Midwest: 900 Dayton St.

* Please ensure that all cars are locked.

* Shuttle service not provided

RAIN DATE

If the event is canceled due to safety concerns, the donated funds will be rolled over in support of next year’s event. No rain date is scheduled.

MIDNIGHT SWIM 

The Gaunt Park Pool is hosting the #YS4thofJuly "Midnight Swim" on Friday, July 4th - immediately following the fireworks.

COST: $5 per person / Passes not accepted.

All regular pool/facility rules apply!

Gaunt Park Pool is an alcohol-free & family-friendly facility.