Brownville to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with All-Day Fourth of July Festival

The village of Brownville will host its annual Fourth of July Freedom Celebration and Freedom Run on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with events running throughout the day.
This year’s celebration marks America’s 250th birthday and kicks off the Freedom Run at 7 a.m. Registration starts at 6 a.m. at the corner of Highway 136 and Main Street.
Brownville Eastern Star will serve breakfast at Town Hall from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Also at 8 a.m., Blue Star Mothers will hold a Quilts of Valor presentation and patriotic program in front of Town Hall.
At 9 a.m., the Strut Your Mutt Dog Show will take place on Main Street in front of the Lyceum. Parade lineup also begins at 9 a.m. on Water Street, with fire trucks and rescue vehicles staging along 6th Street. No registration is required to participate in the parade.
The parade sets off at 10 a.m. along Main Street between 6th Street and Highway 136. Children’s activities will follow the parade on the lawn west of Brownville Market on Main Street, featuring bounce houses, an obstacle course, face painters, balloon artists, snacks and a kids race. Hearts United for Animals will also be on hand with dogs and puppies available for adoption.
The Schoolhouse Art Gallery at 427 Main St. will host a 3-D From A Tree Art Show by Randy Perry from after the parade until 4 p.m., with free cookies and lemonade. Brownville Village Theatre will hold a matinee performance at 3:30 p.m.
Those wishing to pre-register for the Freedom Run or who have questions may contact Jaime Sullwold at 402-209-4192.