Friday, July 3, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Veterans Park, Lewiston, ME
Join the Lewiston/Auburn Liberty Festival as we kick off Independence Day Weekend and celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a free community event on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Lewiston’s Veterans Park (GPS: 52 Main Street, Lewiston, Maine)! Public parking available in area parking garages.
Enjoy an evening of live music, food vendors, novelty vendors, and a cash bar as we come together to celebrate this historic milestone. Live entertainment will feature Hairy Pie, an ’80s cover band bringing a rock show of the past with their own twist, and ISH, bringing the best of ’90s and 2000s alternative and classic rock like no other!
Be sure to also check out our July 4th festivities, including a parade beginning at 3:30 PM, followed by entertainment starting in both Lewiston’s Veterans’ Park and Auburn’s Great Falls Plaza, with the fireworks finale lighting up the sky over the Great Falls at 9:30 PM.
On this day, food vendors, novelty vendors, and children’s activities will be available on both sides of the river, and a cash bar will be on the Lewiston side as well.
Bring a lawn chair, your family, friends, and community spirit as we celebrate Independence Day Weekend and honor 250 years of America together!
Saturday, July 4, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Veterans Park, Lewiston, ME
Parade – 3:30 p.m.
We are excited to announce a Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2026, as part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. This historic milestone marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and our community looks forward to coming together to celebrate this momentous occasion.
The Parade will start at 3:30 p.m. on July 4th — additional details, including parade route, to be announced and emailed to participants soon.
In the meantime, please use the following form to express your interest in participating. We will contact you by email as more information becomes available: https://forms.gle/LwvHc7V56CkdeiUt5
Two Wrongs make a Right – 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Two Wrongs Make a Right is a local 4–5 piece band, depending on the event. With three vocalists, including a female vocalist, the band is able to cover a wide range of genres, including country, rock, and grunge. Their vocal variety allows them to expand their setlist and bring something for everyone to enjoy.
The band has been performing together for about two years and is known for its high-energy stage presence, fun chemistry, and crowd interaction. Whether they’re engaging with each other or the audience, Two Wrongs Make a Right brings an entertaining and lively performance to every show.
Twisted Steel Car Club Show – 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Be sure to check out the Twisted Steel Car Club Show — they’ll be staging an epic display in the parking lot of the Lincoln Street Garage !
Matt Fournier – 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Award Winning Robert “Elvis” Washington – 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
A fan favorite, Washington has been hailed as “the best Elvis impersonator on the planet.” He made history as the first Black man to win the prestigious Elvis Impersonator World Championship, taking the crown in none other than Memphis, Tennessee—Elvis’s own hometown. Fans recall how Washington’s powerful voice and electrifying presence triumphed over 100 competitors, some of whom spent tens of thousands on plastic surgery to resemble the King. Washington needed none of that—he’s the real deal.
Joanna Hughes & the Ditch Lilies – 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
JoAnna Hughes was the 2024 winner of Maine’s Got Talent and is honored to be part of the Liberty Festival this year. She is joined by her band, the Ditch Lilies, who were brought together through their love of music. The band includes native Mainers, Jeremy Liberty, Matt Howe,Dave Perreault and Norm Albert. The band believes that music is a universal language that is made to heal and connect.
9:30 PM – Fireworks!!
Plus … Food Vendors & Novelty Vendors
Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME – 5pm +
Dance Party with DJ Scotty Dawg
Aerial Arts with Aerial Jade – 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
AerialJade offering aerial skills, lyra, hammock, straps, cube, and more, Danielle is a globally certified aerial arts instructor with a mission to make high-quality aerial arts accessible to communities across Maine while keeping hometown pride at the heart of everything she does.