Hornell 4th of July Celebration Returns to Veterans Memorial Park
Hornell, NY – Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style as Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG) and the City of Hornell proudly present the 4th of July Celebration, returning to Veterans Memorial Park for a full day of fun, food, and fireworks!
Parade Details
📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕛 Parade Step-Off: 12:00 PM
🕚 Line-Up Begins: 11:00 AM
📍 Line-Up Location: Hornell High School
Parade Route: Leaves HHS Parking lot at State Street (Or Rader Road) → Right on Seneca Street → Left on Main Street → Ends at Bank Street. The route is 0.9 Miles
Please complete this 2026 Parade Registration Form and return it to Hornell Partners for Growth by June 21, 2026 so that we can highlight your attendance in our social media post & Discover Hornell App. You can send completed form to: Hornell Partners for Growth, P.O. Box 643, Hornell NY 14843 Or Email: hornellpartners@gmail.com or 📱 Text: You may also take a photo of the completed form and text it to 607-324-9786
Day-of-Parade Instructions:
- Participants leaving vehicles at Hornell High School should use the Rader Road parking lot.
- Large vehicles (fire trucks, tractors, etc.) will be positioned at the end of the parade and should line up along Rader Road / Route 36 facing State Street.
- Floats, walkers, bicycles, and similar entries should line up in the State Street parking lot.
Those who enter may win one of 4 trophies: Most Patriotic, Interactive, Entertaining, and Junior Showstoppers & Community Favorite categories.
Festivities at Veterans Memorial Park
From 12:00 PM to dusk, Veterans Memorial Park will be buzzing with excitement. Enjoy craft and food vendors throughout the day, offering something for everyone. Vendors interested in participating are encouraged to email hornellpartners@gmail.com for an application.
Live Music: Times are estimates
2:00 – 4:00 PM – Proof of Life – fun rock band based out of Hornell NY.
4:00 – 5:00 PM – Reading of the Constitution – Mr. Tim Berardi & Singing of the National Anthem by Jinn Smith
5:00 – 7:00 PM – Southbound – Facebook – ockin, High Energy Rock & Country Band.
7:00 PM – Hornell VFW will pull the Raffle Tickets
8:00 – 10:00 PM – Haywire – Facebook – Haywire delivers all the biggest hits from your best mix tape! VH, Survivor, Kansas, REO and more! Plus, Haywire is THE only WNY band with a Journey Tribute Set! You gotta see and hear for yourself!
Family-friendly entertainment will include music, kids’ activities, and access to the City pool, Noon-6PM
Cruizen Time Car Show
Classic car enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Cruizen Time Car Show from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with awards announced at 3:00 PM. Show cars should enter via East Vanscoter Street, and participants are also invited to join the parade for an added touch of nostalgia.
Fireworks Extravaganza
As the sun sets, prepare for the largest fireworks display Hornell has ever seen, set to light up the night sky and cap off the day in spectacular fashion.
A Community Effort
To ensure the event remains a success, attendees are kindly asked to keep the park clean by using the provided trash cans. If you notice a full or fallen trash bag, please notify a staff member. A reminder that Veterans Memorial Park is a no-smoking (including cigarettes, vapes, and marijuana) and no open container area.
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate our nation’s independence in a safe, clean, and family-friendly environment.
For more information, contact Hornell Partners for Growth at hornellpartners@gmail.com.
Celebrate Freedom, Community, and Fun This 4th of July in Hornell
Please be sure to thank the Sponsors of this event, they are ensuring that the following items will be set up and FREE for the entire community:
Craft Vendors:
- – American Diabetes Association
– Bath Planet
– Honey Works Apiary
– Sweet Cheeks Treats Home Bakery
– Oakley Js LLC
– Granny’s Kitchen
– M McWilliams
– Badger & Butterfly Studios
– Webster Lodge Bodies
– M+M Concession
– Meowing Creation LLC
– Grammy’s Attic
– Occasions Permanent Jewelry
– United Pres. Church
– Wally J’s Concessions
– Wizekrakz
– Canisteo Valley Historical Society INC
– Granny’s Attic
– Riden for a Reason
– Webbs Crossing
– Planks Meat
– J. Ormsby
– Saibo African Imports - -Erin Psychic Tarot
– SerenHippity
– Canisteo Football – Dunk Tank
– Hornell VFW
Food Vendors:
- – Avalanche XPress
– Lemon Shakers
– Buckn Good Foodtruck
– Uncle Jacks - – M&M Concessions
– Jr’s BBQ
– David’s Concessions
– Putman Amusements - – Deep Fried goodies
- – Putz’s Pizza
- – AMVETS
Fireworks Extravaganza
As the sun sets, prepare for the largest fireworks display Hornell has ever seen, set to light up the night sky and cap off the day in spectacular fashion.
