The Mill City 4th of July Celebration is our annual Independence Day event held on July 4 of any given year at Kimmel Park. The celebration may run multiple days, depending on where the 4th falls within the week.
The annual celebration includes several regular events including:
- Lions Club Breakfast
- Rick Posekany Memorial Run/Walk
- Grand Parade
- Vendors
- Fireworks
Other events which might be scheduled for the celebration include:
- Kiddie Parade
- Family Games
- Live Music
- Mutt Show
- Horseshoe Tournament
- 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
- Cornhole Tournament
- Car Show(s)
Congratulations to the 2025 Mill City 4th of July Celebration Grand Marshal's Gale Holfort and Steve Winn!
The 2025 Mill City 4th of July Celebration parade route will be the same as previous years; line up on SE Fairview Street @ Kimmel Park, head west on SE Fairview Street, go north on S 1st Avenue, west on SW Broadway Street. During the parade roads will be CLOSED to through traffic at S 1st Avenue & SW Fairview Street, Lyons-Mill City Drive & SW Linn Boulevard and the vehicle bridge. Please plan accordingly to ensure that you are where you need to be prior to noon on July 4th!