Eastport’s 4th of July celebration, which regularly gets voted as one of the best in Maine, stretches over several days and includes a codfish relay race, blueberry pie eating contest, water sports and a fantastic fireworks display over the harbor. Here are highlights of the Eastport 4th of July schedule for 2016.
July 1st – Canada Day
8:30am – Sailboat race off the Eastport breakwater to St. Andrews Yacht Club (boats to muster one hour before the race).
1:00 – 1:30pm – Frisbee and libo competitions in Library Park.
3:00pm – Bike races from the boat school to the fire house.
5:00 – 7:00pm – BBQ at 110 Water Street.
8:15pm – Outdoor movie viewing of JAWS at Sutherland Amphitheater.
July 2nd – Welcome Home Day
11:00am – Watermelon eating contest at Overlook Park.
1:00pm – Little Mr and Mrs 4th of July contest at Overlook Park.
4:00pm – Pet show at Overlook Park.
7:30pm – Big Wheel races at Overlook Park.
July 3rd – Armed Services Day
9:00am – 7.0 mile road race (registration starts at 7:30am at Shead High School).
9:00 – 11:30am – Quoddy Maritime Museum Auction in front of museum.
12 noon – Miss 4th of July contest at Overlook Park.
1:00pm – Strawberry shortcake sale at Peavey Memorial Library.
2:00pm – Fireman’s muster on Water Street.
3:30pm – Codfish relay race on Water Street.
5:00pm – Trampoline acrobatic show at Overlook Park.
7:00pm – Live music at Overlook Park
Dusk – Torchlight parade from the Post Office to Motel East.
July 4th – Independence Day
Sunrise – Flag raising at Breakwater
7:00 – 11:00am – Blueberry pancake breakfast at the Eastport Municipal Airport.
8:30am – Calithumpian parade.
9:00am – Children’s races and penny scramble on Water Street.
10:00am – Water sports and rubber duck race at Fish Pier.
11:00am – Blueberry pie eating contest at Overlook Park.
11:00am – Crabmeat sandwich and fish chowder for sale at various establishments.
12 noon – Bike, trike, wagon and doll carriage parade between the Post Office and Bank Square.
2:00pm – Grand Parade
6:30pm – Dance performance at Overlook Park
Dusk – Fireworks over the waterfront.
There will also be live music throughout the day on the 4th of July in Eastport.
Paul Hartinger says
July 5, 2016 at 10:17 pmOromocto Pipes and drums Eastport you Rock !!
Richard Zierke says
March 16, 2017 at 2:20 pmAny news on 2017 we are coming from Nebraska
Christina Lemieux says
March 17, 2017 at 6:19 amThey always take forever to publish the actual schedule but the event itself is usually the second weekend in September. It’s a beautiful and unique town. I hope you enjoy it!