Town of Sturbridge 250th Parade and Festival
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 06/27/2026
The town of Sturbridge is celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence with a full day of community spirit, history, and fun! The celebration kicks off at 10:30 a.m. on June 27, 2026, with a parade starting at the intersection of Stallion Hill Road and Route 20. The parade will proceed east on Route 20 and down Route 131 to the Sturbridge town common (across from the Publick House). Following the parade, the public is invited to a festival on the Sturbridge town common from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. featuring historical reenactors, live entertainment, patriotic music, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, family-friendly activities, and more. Please note that this celebration is on the Sturbridge town common on Route 131, not the Old Sturbridge Village Common.
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About a dozen Old Sturbridge staff will represent the Village in the parade. Old Sturbridge Village will be open for normal hours, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Sturbridge Town Hall, Main Street, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA
See map: Google Maps
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The event has already taken place on this date:
06/27/2026
Time:
The Parade runs 10:30 a.m. to approximately noon. The Festival on the town of Sturbridge Common runs from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Price:
FREE
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service