Welcome to an "Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration" in Thomaston, Maine, presented by the Thomaston 4th of July Committee, under the direction of the Town of Thomaston.

Parade Theme for 2010: "People Make the Difference!"

The day's events start early with a pancake breakfast at the Masonic Hall, a craft tent, a pet show, parade, chicken barbecue, food & vendor booths, motorcycle show, face painting, games for kids, horseshoe tournament, musical entertainment, and end with a grand fireworks finale. Many activities are behind the business block. Join your friends, neighbors, and visitors to Maine, and have a glorious Independence Day in Thomaston, Maine!

Note: Thomaston's tradition has been to hold the celebration on Saturday, July 3rd, if the holiday falls on a Sunday, to allow for local church services.

The Thomaston 4th of July Committee seeks volunteers to help with many jobs. Join the committee in creating a great 4th of July for your friends and neighbors in the community and state. Visitors come from all over Maine to share the experience of a small town celebration. Join in the fun of being an ambassador for the town and the state.

Use the form on the Volunteer Page

Contact:
Julie Russo, Committee Chairman
(207)354-8763
Thomaston 4th of July Committee
P.O. Box 149
Thomaston, Maine 04861

Schedule of Events

07/03/2010 7:00 AM		Pancake Breakfast Breakfast will be served in the Masonic Temple located on Main Street in Thomaston.
07/03/2010 7:30 AM		Kids Fun Race & Adults Firecracker Race Sign Up Sign up for the races will be on Beechwood Street by Route 1. Free entry for kids under age 12 and tee-shirt prizes. Adult entry fee is $5, includes tee-shirt. Call race organizers Dan & Kay Allan at 354-0822 FMI. Thank you to our race sponsor, Pik Qwik in Thomaston, and to the hard working volunteers who get up so early every 4th of July!
07/03/2010 8:00 AM		Kids 1 Mile Fun Race Starts Kids Fun Race will begin at 8:00 am on Beechwood Street. Race sponsored by Pik Qwik in Thomaston.
07/03/2010 8:30 AM		Adults 5K Firecracker Race Starts Starts on Beechwood Street. Race sponsored by Pik Qwik in Thomaston.
07/03/2010 9:00 AM		Craft Tent Opens Craft Tent open until 4:00 PM and will be located behind the Masonic Temple Building.
07/03/2010 9:05 AM		Parade Staging Staging area for the parade will be located at Georges Valley High School grounds on Valley Street in Thomaston.
07/03/2010 9:15 AM		Pet Show Pet Show will be located behind the Thomaston Business Block, in front of Lura Libby School.
07/03/2010 11:00 AM		4th of July Parade Staging area for the parade will be located at Georges Valley High School grounds on Valley Street in Thomaston. The parade will start at Booker Street and head down Main Street through town center. Thank you to the organizers of the parade, who are all volunteers. We appreciate your hard work!
07/03/2010 12:00 PM		After the Parade - Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony with local elected dignitaries, singing of the national anthem, introduction of marshals and Mr. and Ms. Independence Day.
07/03/2010 12:00 PM		Booths Open All booths open - large variety of food, souvenirs. Glow-in-the-dark jewelry goes on sale at 4th of July Committee booth before fireworks.
07/03/2010 12:00 PM		Chicken Barbecue Chicken Barbecue will be located behind the business block until sold out.This barbeque is put on by Bill Hahn & volunteers. All proceeds support 4th of July festivities. Thank you to our volunteers!
07/03/2010 12:00 PM		Motorcycle Rally Possible display of motorcycles located behind the Thomaston Business Block in the parking lot of the American Legion building. Sponsored by the American Legion.
07/03/2010 12:00 PM		Face Painting Free face painting near children's booths. Get decorated for the holiday! Fireworks, flags, and stars are popular, but we do everything from a pink house to a snake. Donations to the 4th of July festivities are gladly accepted.
07/03/2010 12:00 PM		Children's Booths Children's booths open from after parade until fireworks. Games of chance with many levels of prizes - everyone wins! Games sponsored by Brooks Trap Mill in Thomaston, and staffed by all volunteers. A Big thank you to all who help!
07/03/2010 12:00 PM		Raffle Tickets Go on Sale Raffle tickets go on sale at the 4th of July Committee Booth behind the block in Thomaston. Fabulous prizes - lots of restaurant and local merchant gift certificates. Prizes announced during evening band intermissions.
07/03/2010 12:00 PM		Bouncy Houses Two bouncy houses for children - a Giraffe and an Ocean Adventure. Fun for all from after the parade, until 8 PM. All proceeds go to the 4th of July festivities.
07/03/2010 12:30 PM		Dory In The Desert Band One of Thomaston's local and most popular bands will be playing behind the Thomaston Business Block. Bring your dancing shoes!
07/03/2010 1:00 PM		Cod Adams Memorial Horseshoe Tournament Horseshoe Tournament will be behind the business block on Lura Libby School field. All proceeds go towards the 4th of July festivities.
07/03/2010 5:00 PM		Undercover Band Our fabulous local band, Undercover, will be playing from 5pm to 9pm, leading us up to the fireworks finale!
07/03/2010 6:30 PM		Raffle Winners Announced After 6:30pm, the band, Undercover, will announce prize winners between song sets. Come enjoy the music and collect your prize!
07/03/2010 9:15 PM		Fireworks In the event of rain the fireworks will be rescheduled to July 4th. Thank you to all the volunteers who spend their afternoon setting up the gorgeous fireworks display!