4th of July 2026

Celebrate the 4th of July in Mineral Point!

🎆We’re throwing a big celebration for America’s 250th birthday and you’re invited!🎆

❤️ Morning Run/Walk – 8:00 AM sharp! Kick off the day with our 2-mile or 5-mile race

🤍 Parade – 11:00 AM
Grab a seat and enjoy creative, colorful entries down High Street! 
🏆 The Golden Pasty Award Criteria 🇺🇸
Entries will be judged based on:
• Connection to the Mineral Point area
• Creativity, fun, and overall originality
• How well the float style and content connect to the organization/business/group represented
• BONUS points for incorporating America’s 250th Birthday celebration into the entry! 

Get creative, have fun, and help us make this year’s parade bigger and better than ever!

👉 Parade Entry: click here to register. Read the above about the Golden Pasty Award!

❤️ Luncheon – 12:00 PM
Head to Water Tower Park for a delicious post-parade meal

🤍 Kiwanis Ice Cream & Pie Social – 6:00 PM
Cool down with a sweet treat in the afternoon at Soldier’s Memorial Park

💙 Mineral Point City Band – 6:40 PM
Enjoy an evening performance at Soldier’s Memorial Park

❤️ Live Music – Stick around and enjoy great tunes in the park

🤍 Fireworks – At dusk!
End the day with a bang!

🇺🇸 Bring your friends and family, wear your ❤️🤍💙 and help us celebrate 250 years of America like it’s 1776!