11 Jun 2024 Best 4th In The North Celebration Schedule
The Best 4th In The North Committee, a subcommittee of the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership announces the schedule for the 2024 Best 4th In The North Celebration in Ticonderoga, NY. The celebration will take place July 1-4, 2024 with 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 attracts many visitors to the Ticonderoga area every year, which supports many local businesses and the local economy as a whole.
2024 Schedule of Events:
Monday, July 1st:
4:00 – 9:00 PM: Food Trucks & Vendors
4:00 – 7:00 PM: Caricatures with Joe Ferris
5:00 – 9:00 PM: 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.
5:00 – 9:00 PM: Craft & Vendor Fair
6:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Music Featuring Hodge Podge
Acoustic rock band, playing hits spanning the 60’s to the present.
*All events on July 1st to take place in Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park.
Tuesday, July 2nd:
4:00 – 9:00 PM: Food Trucks & Vendors
4:00 – 7:00 PM: Caricatures with Joe Ferris
5:00 – 9:00 PM: 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.
5:00 – 9:00 PM: Full Face Art by Art Bucket
6:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Music Featuring Bark Eater
Local Adirondack band playing a mix of classic and new rock.
*All events on July 2nd to take place in Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park.
Wednesday, July 3rd:
4:00 – 9:00 PM: Food Trucks & Vendors
5:00 – 9:00 PM: 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.
4:00 – 7:00 PM: 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.
5:00 – 9:00 PM: Full Face Art by Art Bucket
5:00 PM: 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. Additional announcements will be made on the Best 4th In The North Facebook page.
6:00 – 9:00 PM: Live Music Featuring Skeeter Creek
New York’s number one modern country band.
*All events on July 3rd to take place in Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, July 4th:
12:30 PM: Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Steps of the Town of Ticonderoga Community Building. Reading by Mark Wright, Town of Ticonderoga Supervisor.
1:15 PM: Parade Route To Close
From Welcome To Ticonderoga Sign on Wicker Street to the Monument and down Montcalm Street to Tower Avenue.
1:30 PM: Adirondack Independence Riders Motorcycle Parade
Parade Route to Glens Falls National Bank. Motorcycles will then take a left to exit Montcalm Street. Brough to you 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 PM.
1:45 PM: Annual Running of the Montcalm Mile
Parade Route. Runners of all ages are invited to participate. Advanced registration required via the LaChute Road Runners online registration link. Brought to you by the LaChute Road Runners.
2:00 PM: Annual Patriotic Parade: 2024 Grand Marshal – Pam Moser
Downtown Ticonderoga: Wicker Street & Montcalm Street. The bandstand will be in front of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Office. Music and sound system by DJ Cruz.
4:00 – 10:00 PM: Food Trucks & Vendors
4:00 – 9:00 PM: 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.
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Patriotic Stilt Walkers
Free performance for all to enjoy throughout the park.
6:00 – 9:30 PM: Live Music Featuring Superstars & Legends Live
Featuring an array of celebrity tribute artists performing numerous hits. Performers may include Michael Jackson, Elvis, Johnny Cash, and others. The list of performers is subject to change.
9:30/9:45 PM: 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 4th will take place in Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park unless otherwise stated.
New Best 4th In The North Apparel!
Order your Best 4th In The North apparel online via Huddy & Co. Place your pre-order to ensure you have your choice of apparel. The pre-order deadline is June 21st, 2024 at 3:00 PM. A Limited Supply will be available on July 1st from Huddy & Co. during the Craft & Vendor Fair in Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park. Online Ordering Link: https://www.huddyco.com/product-page/best-4th-in-the-north-t-shirt
Parade applications as well as updated rules and regulations are available at www.timainstreet.org, www.ticonderogany.com, or at the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce office. Parade applications can be returned via email to tmsp@timainstreet.org or to the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 94 Montcalm Street, Suite 1, Ticonderoga NY 12883. TACC serves as the parade registrar office. All participants must pre-register by June 24th, 2024. NO day of entries will be allowed. All businesses, organizations, committees, and community members are encouraged to participate in the parade (must be family friendly and follow all parade guidelines). There is no charge for participation in the parade.
Best 4th In The North committee via the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership partners with the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Ticonderoga. The Best 4th In The North is also sponsored by a number of businesses, organizations, and community members. Sponsors will be recognized following the celebration.
For more information visit www.timainstreet.org or www.ticonderogany.com. You can also contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (Ticonderoga Area Information Center) at 518-585-6619. Be sure to like and follow the Best 4th In The North Facebook page to stay up to date on the celebration, news, and announcements.
Best 4th In The North Committee – The Best 4th In The North Committee is a sub-committee of the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership dedicated to providing area residents and visitors with the best 4th of July experience in the North Country. For more information visit www.timainstreet.org, the Best 4th In The North facebook page, or email tmsp@timainstreet.org.