Join the Town of Boone in celebrating Independence Day on Thursday, July 4!

Kick off the festivities with the annual Town of Boone 4th of July Parade, at 11am. Parking is free in town-owned lots, so arrive early to find a spot to view along King Street. Enjoy live patriotic music in front of the Jones House courtesy of the Watauga Community Band.

The grand marshals of the parade will be our 2024 Town of Boone 1872 award recipients: Bettie Bond, a dedicated local volunteer and enthusiastic proponent for all things Boone; and Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, a local nonprofit committed to strengthening the food system here in Boone and the High Country.

Following the parade, come hang out on the Jones House lawn and enjoy free refreshments, including watermelon, lemonade, and cake from Stick Boy Bread Company. Stick around for the presentation of the 1872 Award, as recipients will receive a handmade platter from Doe Ridge Pottery.

Close out the day with the annual fireworks display at Clawson-Burnley Park on the Boone Greenway, starting at dusk. Arrive early, bring a picnic, and enjoy the evening. Find parking in lots along Martin Luther King Jr. Street and at ASU's State Farm lot.

4th of July Parade
The 2024 Boone 4th of July parade takes place on Thursday, July 4 at 11:00 am. Find your favorite spot along King Street in Downtown Boone and take in the sights as floats, marchers, and performers show off their patriotic reds, whites, and blues. Afterwards, stop by the Jones House lawn for free watermelon, cake, and lemonade.

4th of July Fireworks
The annual Town of Boone fireworks display will take place on the evening of Thursday, July 4 at Clawson-Burnley Park at the Boone Greenway. The community is invited to come view the fireworks, which will begin around dusk.

Town of Boone 1872 Award

The Town of Boone 1872 Award recognizes individuals and organizations for substantial contributions to the Town of Boone. Award recipients will serve as grand marshals in the 4th of July Parade and will be honored in an award ceremony at the Jones House immediately following the parade. This year’s recipients are:

Bettie Bond

Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture