Best 4th In the North returns with four days of fun

TICONDEROGA | The 2024 Best 4th In The North Celebration returns to Downtown Ticonderoga July 1-4. The area's biggest July 4th celebration features a grand fireworks display, parade, variety of live music, food, vendors, kid's activities, and much more throughout the multi-day event. "The Best 4th In The North Celebration is truly a time-honored tradition for Ticonderoga community members, seasonal residents, and visitors. The all-volunteer committee works diligently throughout the year to plan, coordinate, and fundraise to make the celebration possible. We would like to thank the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership, Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, Town of Ticonderoga, our sponsors, and supporters for your continued collaboration," said Debbie Barber, Best 4th In The North Volunteer chairperson. The 2024 Schedule of Events is as follows: Monday, July 1: 4 – 9 p.m.: Food Trucks & Vendors 4 – 7 p.m.: Caricatures with Joe Ferris 5 – 9 p.m.: Kid's Inflatable Fun Zone & Giant Lawn Games Includes multiple themed bounce houses, several obstacle courses, slides, and giant outdoor lawn games. Fun Zone will light up at night. Fun Zone Bracelets: $20 for 1, $35 for 2, and $10 for any additional bracelet. Bracelets are only valid for the day of purchase. Must be within the same household to access the discounted pricing. 5 – 9 p.m.: Craft & Vendor Fair 6 – 9 p.m.: Live Music Featuring Hodge Podge *All events on July 1 take place in Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park. Tuesday, July 2: 4 – 9 p.m.: Food Trucks & Vendors 4 – 7 p.m.: Caricatures with Joe Ferris 5 – 9 p.m.: Kid's Inflatable Fun Zone & Giant Lawn Games Includes multiple themed bounce houses, several obstacle courses, slides, and giant outdoor lawn games. Fun Zone will light up at night. Fun Zone Bracelets: $20 for 1, $35 for 2, and $10 for any additional bracelet. Bracelets are only valid for the day of purchase. Must be within the same household to access the discounted pricing. 5 – 9 p.m.: Full Face Art by Art Bucket 6 – 9 p.m.: Live Music Featuring Bark Eater *All events on July 2 take place in Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park. Wednesday, July 3: 4 – 9 p.m.: Food Trucks & Vendors 5 – 9 p.m.: Kid's Inflatable Fun Zone & Giant Lawn Games Includes multiple themed bounce houses, several obstacle courses, slides, and giant outdoor lawn games. Fun Zone will light up at night. Fun Zone Bracelets: $20 for 1, $35 for 2, and $10 for any additional bracelet. Bracelets are only valid for the day of purchase. Must be within the same household to access the discounted pricing. 4 – 7 p.m.: Touch A Truck Kids can interact with large construction equipment, first responder vehicles, and more. To take place in parking area between Kissing Bridge and Public Kayak/Canoe Launch. 5 – 9 p.m.: Full Face Art by Art Bucket 5 p.m.: Cow Plop: Best 4th In The North Fundraiser Tickets: $20 each. Grand Prize: $1,000. The winner does not need to be present to win. If the plop touches multiple boxes, each of those numbers will split the grand prize. This fundraiser is being made possible by Lillie Valley Farm. To take place at the Ticonderoga Recreational Field. 6 – 9 p.m.: Live Music Featuring Skeeter Creek *All events on July 3 take place in Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park unless otherwise noted. Thursday, July 4: 12:30 p.m.: Reading of the Declaration of Independence on the steps of the Town of Ticonderoga Community Building. Reading by Mark Wright, Town of Ticonderoga Supervisor. 1:15 p.m.: Parade Route from Welcome To Ticonderoga Sign on Wicker Street to the Monument and down Montcalm Street to Tower Avenue. 1:30 p.m.: Adirondack Independence Riders Motorcycle Parade. Parade Route to Glens Falls National Bank. Motorcycles will then take a left to exit Montcalm Street. Brought to the community by a volunteer motorcycle community group. In honor of Mike Rancour to benefit the Best 4th In The North. All motorcycles participating in the parade must be at Ti Automotive by 1:15 p.m.. 1:45 p.m.: Annual Running of the Montcalm Mile. Runners of all ages are invited to participate. Advanced registration required via the LaChute Road Runners online registration link. 2 p.m.: Annual Patriotic Parade: 2024 Grand Marshal - Pam Moser. Downtown Ticonderoga: Wicker Street and Montcalm Street. The bandstand will be in front of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Office. Music and sound system by DJ Cruz. 4 – 10 p.m.: Food Trucks & Vendors 4 – 9 p.m.: Kid's Inflatable Fun Zone & Giant Lawn Games Includes multiple themed bounces houses, several obstacle courses, slides, and giant outdoor lawn games. Fun Zone will light up at night. Fun Zone Bracelets: $20 for 1, $35 for 2, and $10 for any additional bracelet. Bracelets are only valid for the day of purchase. Must be within the same household to access the discounted pricing. 5 – 6 p.m.: Patriotic Stilt Walkers 6 – 9 p.m.: Live Music Featuring Superstars & Legends Live 9:30/9:45 p.m.: Grand Fireworks Display Over Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park. Fireworks provided by Santore World Famous Fireworks. Time is approximate and is based on weather as well as safety conditions. *All events on July 4 will take place in Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park unless otherwise stated. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Best 4th in the North accepting Grand Marshal nominations | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | The Ticonderoga Best 4th in the North Committee, a sub-committee of the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership (TMSP) is now accepting nominations for Grand Marshal for the 2024 Best 4th in the North parade in Ticonderoga. Best 4th In The North announces Night At The Pub fundraiser | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | The Ticonderoga Best 4th In The North Committee has announced its "Best 4th In The North Night" fundraiser at Maddens Pub on Saturday, April 27. Best 4th In The North grand marshal announced | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | Pam Moser of Ticonderoga has been named the 2024 Grand Marshal for the Best 4th In The North Parade. Best 4th Pub Night sees an evening of success | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | With all tip proceeds going towards putting on a memorable and impressive Best 4th celebration this Independence Day, local support was strong at the favorite anticipated event known as "Pub Night." Youngsters' lemonade stand to return | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | Childhood; ideally a time of innocence, magic, and little responsibility. Conversely, childhood is also an opportune period to take on new responsibilities to learn a few valuable lessons that will serve kids well in adulthood. Specifically, the value of a dollar, and the measures one must take to earn it.

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