11th Annual Independence Day Parade - 2026

The celebration of Independence Day has been a long-standing tradition in Lower Manhattan from the very first days of the Revolution, and especially following the British military's evacuation in 1783. This year, the celebration will begin with a Flag Raising at Castle Clinton, followed by a parade through historic downtown.  

In the afternoon, Fraunces Tavern Museum will have an open house.  There is also an It Happened Here program at 2:30 pm, The Passing of Three Presidents, highlighting John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe, who died on July 4th.