4th of July 2025

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
The festivities will kick off with a patriotic parade at 12:00 PM. Participants will line up by 11:45 AM in the Community Bank parking lot at 1 Seneca Square. Show your community spirit by joining in or cheering on from the sidelines!

Special Guest: DownBeat Percussions – The official Drumline of the Buffalo Bills

Festivities at Veterans Memorial Park
From 1:00 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.

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:
Bubble Train Shuttle to take you to all areas of the park; Toddler Area: bounce houses, obstacle courses, a toddler activity center, and for thrill-seekers, attractions such as the Ninja Wall, Ultimate Ninja Bounce Course, Melt Down, and Euro Bungy.
Any person or business who would like to sponsor can reach out to HORNELLPARTNERS@GMAIL.COM for more information.

Community Bank – Platinum

HP Hood – Platinum

WLEA/WYSL – Gold

Tim Hortons – Silver

Maple City Savings Bank

The Ryan Agencies – Bronze

Loyal Order of Moose #210 – Bronze

Hornell Kiwanis Club – Bronze

Hornell Association – General

Festivities at Veterans Memorial Park
From 1:00 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.
Family-friendly entertainment will include music, kids’ activities, and access to the City pool (specific details and pool hours to be announced as the event draws closer).

Craft Vendors:

• McWilliams – Hats, Signs, tools, miscellaneous items, fishing items
• Granny’s Kitchen Essentials – 100% Pure Extracts, Dip mixes, James, Room Sprays
• Bath Planet – Entry to free bathroom makeover & info on bathroom remodels
• Wally J’s – Kids Novelty’s, Light up’s,
• Badger & Butterfly Studios – Face Paint & Airbrush Tattos – NOT FREE
• Healing Grounds ADEA Global—Redox gels & Supplements
• Lil Dreamer Designs – Wreaths, Handmade Jewelry, light boxes, Clocks, Plants
• Funtastic Plastics – 3D Printed Collectibles, Toys, Tumblers
• Cole’s Crochet – Handmade Crochet Items, Plush Animals, Keychains, Clothing, & Accessories
• Plank’s Meat – Beef Jerky
• Emily’s Bow-tique & Debbie’s Designs – Tumblers, Mugs, Wind Spinners, Wallets, Blankets, Corn/rice bags, Pillows
• Missy’s Rings & Things: Handmade Jewelry, 3D Print figures, miniature greeting Cards, Crochet items
• Chris’s Crafts – Crocheted Bags, Hats, Blankets, Stuffies
• The Awakenings Craft – Lotions, Salves, ip Balms and other herbal products, Jewelry & Wood Crafts
• Forever Bath – Sample Sowing of products
• Teddy Muffs –
• The Book Room of NY LLC – Books, Book-inspired items
• Jes Designs – Original Pent ink geometric designs, hand-drawn with gel pen, acrylic paint,
• AMVETS Riders – Chicken Barbeque Tickets – to support Pawsitive For Heroes, Veteran Service Dog Fundraiser
• First Baptist Church – Balloons & Church Info Card, Mini Bibles
• Webbs Crossing Bible Church – Children’s Games & Prizes, Promoting Road Trip VBS
• Cornell Cooperative Ext – Information on Energy Saving Programs
• American Diabetes Assoc. – Selling Stuff Animals for ADA
• Saibo African Imports – Baskets, Shea Butter, Black Soap, Jewelry, Dresses, Hand-Made Fan
• Hornell Erie Line Depot Meusem – Selling Christmas ornaments, Free Giveaways, and managing the Train line for HPG.. Donations are welcome but not required.

Food Vendors:

Cajun – Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Sausages, Lemonade, Deep fried Oreos, etc.

M&M Concessions – Cotton Candy, Sno-cones, Popcorn, Cold Drinks

Bucken Good Food Truck – Loaded Tater Tots

Lemon Shakers – Fresh Squeezed Flavored Lemonade

Avalanche Xpress – Variety of Slushies

David’s Concessions – Sugar Waffles, Fried Dough, French Fires, Slushies, Soda,

Putnam’s Amusements – Funnel Cakes, Deep Fired Oreos, Cotton Candy , Popcorn, Snow cones, Candy Applese, Lemonade, Cold Drinks, Sausages, Cheese Steaks, Deep Fired Cheese Curdes, Chicken Tenders, Burgers & Dogs, Drinks

The dog doctors – Hot Dogs, Chips, Soda, Water, Gatorade, Cookies, Ice Cream, Sausages, Potato Salad, Mac & Cheese, Mac Salad, Walking Tacos

Wild Thyme Mobile Events – Lemonade, Tea, Italian Soda

Jeremy Mack – 3 spots – Soft Serve Ice Cream, Drinks, & Deep Fried Items

Clover Knoll Cremer – Wood Fired Pizza

Slavidawgz – Cheese Steak, Salads, Tacos, Kabobs, Chicken, Wraps, & more

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.

Thank You to Hornell Community Bank

We extend our sincerest thanks to Hornell Community Bank for their incredible generosity and support as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2025 4th of July Celebration!

Their $2,500 contribution plays a vital role in helping us bring this beloved community event to life—complete with fireworks, live entertainment, family fun, and patriotic pride. Because of community-minded partners like Hornell Community Bank, we’re able to make this celebration bigger, better, and more memorable for everyone in the Hornell area.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our community. We truly appreciate your support!

🎆 Thank You, HP Hood! 🎆

Hornell Partners for Growth would like to extend our deepest gratitude to HP Hood for their Platinum Sponsorship of the 2025 4th of July Celebration!

Your generous support helped make this incredible day of community fun possible. Thanks to your donation, families were able to enjoy a wide range of free activities—from the Bubble Train Shuttle, offering convenient rides throughout the park, to an exciting variety of attractions for all ages.

🎈 In the Toddler Area, little ones had a blast with bounce houses, obstacle courses, and hands-on fun in the toddler activity center.
🎢 For the adventure lovers, thrills awaited with the Ninja Wall, Ultimate Ninja Bounce Course, Melt Down, and Euro Bungy!

Your continued commitment to community events brings joy to so many. Thank you for making this year’s celebration one to remember!

#ThankYouHPHood #Hornell4thOfJuly #CommunityStrong #DiscoverHornell

🎆 Thank You, Maple City Savings Bank! 🎆

Hornell Partners for Growth proudly thanks Maple City Savings Bank for their Bronze Sponsorship of the 2025 4th of July Celebration!

Your support played a key role in making the day’s festivities a success and helped ensure our community could come together to enjoy a fun-filled and memorable holiday.

From family activities to thrilling attractions, your contribution helped bring smiles to hundreds of faces and made it possible to offer a wide variety of free entertainment throughout the park.

We are grateful for your continued investment in our community and in events that bring people together.

#ThankYouMapleCitySavings #Hornell4thOfJuly #CommunitySupport #DiscoverHornell

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.

🎆 Thank You to WLEA & WYSL! 🎆
Hornell Partners for Growth would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to WLEA & WYSL for their Gold-Level Sponsorship of our 4th of July Celebration!

Your generous support in radio advertising helps us spread the word and bring the community together for this exciting event. We’re grateful for your partnership and dedication to keeping the spirit of Independence Day alive in Hornell! 🇺🇸

#Hornell4thOfJuly #ThankYouSponsors #WLEA #WYSL #CommunitySupport #HPGEvents

Thank You, Tim Hortons!
Hornell Partners for Growth would like to give a big shoutout to Tim Hortons for their Silver-Level Sponsorship of our 4th of July Celebration!

Thanks to your generous support, all of the kids’ activities remain FREE—bringing smiles, fun, and lasting memories to families throughout our community.

We appreciate your continued commitment to making Hornell’s Independence Day celebration unforgettable!

#Hornell4thOfJuly #ThankYouSponsors #TimHortons #FreeFamilyFun #HPGEvents

🎶 Thank You to The Ryan Agencies! 🎶
Hornell Partners for Growth proudly thanks The Ryan Agencies for their Bronze-Level Sponsorship of our 4th of July Celebration!

Your support is helping us bring the energy and entertainment with a live DJ to keep the celebration rocking all day long!

We appreciate your continued investment in our community events.

#Hornell4thOfJuly #ThankYouSponsors #TheRyanAgencies #CommunitySupport #HPGEvents

🧁🎨 Thank You to the Hornell Loyal Order of Moose #210! 🎨🧁
Hornell Partners for Growth is proud to recognize Hornell Loyal Order of Moose #210 for their Bronze-Level Sponsorship of our 4th of July Celebration!

Thanks to your generous support, we’re able to offer fun, free activities for kids—making this Independence Day celebration unforgettable for our youngest community members.

We truly appreciate your commitment to supporting family-friendly events in Hornell!

#Hornell4thOfJuly #ThankYouSponsors #MooseLodge210 #FreeFamilyFun #HPGEvents

👶🎉 Thank You to the Hornell Kiwanis Club! 🎉👶
Hornell Partners for Growth extends a big thank you to the Hornell Kiwanis Club for their Bronze-Level Sponsorship of our 4th of July Celebration!

Your support is helping bring joy to the youngest members of our community by funding free kids activities, including the beloved Toddler Town area.

We appreciate your continued dedication to making Hornell a great place for families to celebrate together!

#Hornell4thOfJuly #ThankYouSponsors #KiwanisClub #ToddlerTown #FreeFamilyFun #HPGEvents

🚂 Thank You to the Hornell Association! 🚂
Hornell Partners for Growth would like to thank the Hornell Association for their generous sponsorship of our 4th of July Celebration!

Your support is helping provide the train shuttle, making it easier and more comfortable for guests to travel between different areas of the park throughout the day.

Thanks for helping us make this event more enjoyable and accessible for everyone!

#Hornell4thOfJuly #ThankYouSponsors #HornellAssociation #CommunitySupport #HPGEvents #TrainShuttleFun

🏊‍♂️☀️ Thank You, Mayor John Buckley! ☀️🏊‍♂️
Hornell Partners for Growth would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Mayor John Buckley for his personal donation in support of the City Pool Free Swim during our 4th of July Celebration!

Thanks to his generosity, the pool will be open to the public at no cost from Noon to 6 PM—a perfect way to cool off and enjoy the holiday with family and friends.

We appreciate your continued support of our community and its residents!

#Hornell4thOfJuly #ThankYouMayor #FreeSwim #CommunitySupport #HPGEvents #HornellProud