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[Event courtesy of the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce]
The Sudbury 4th of July Parade is sponsored and produced by the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce — and this year, we’re celebrating Sudbury’s 250th Anniversary in a big way, with over 65 groups participating!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
None of this would be possible without our Banner Sponsors, Friends of the Parade, and lead sponsor New Horizons at Marlborough | Cummings Foundation. Please see the full sponsor list below and support them as they support us.
We’re also deeply grateful to our Parade Committee members, who have volunteered for decades to make this event happen. We will miss their leadership and are grateful for their service.
What to Watch For
This year’s parade features some exciting additions and beloved returning acts:
NEW: The renowned 215th Army Marching Band joins the Sudbury celebration for the first time
NEW: A vibrant percussion dance group from Veronica Robles Cultural Center, representing Latin American countries with flags and traditional garb
NEW: MetroWest Kung Fu (Maynard) and Golden Borough Productions — two lion dance acts
RETURNING: The Chinese American Association of Sudbury lion dance
RETURNING: The Sudbury Ancient Fyfe & Drum Companie, Sudbury Companies of Militia & Minute, Oompa Meisters, American Chinese Association of Sudbury, and the always crowd-pleasing Aleppo Shriners (whose antics and incredible work for Shriners Hospitals for Children never get old)
The Sudbury 250th Committee float will feature Minutemen Commander and 250 Committee member John Neuhauser reading from the Declaration of Independence — and he’ll head over to the Wayside Inn Beer Garden afterward for the full traditional reading.
Antique cars, trucks, and floats from local businesses, schools, and houses of worship will round out the lineup.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Parade Marshal!
This year’s Community Citizen of the Year Award and Parade Marshal honor goes to Katina Fontes of Athina Education and Athina Books.
Watching From Home?
Sudbury TV will stream the parade live, with commentary from Chamber President Martha Bernard Welsh and board member Jamie Chapman of Chickbook Creative.
And thank you to Kona Ice for keeping everything cool on a hot day!
Parade Route & Details
- Kicks off: Chiswick Park → Union Ave → Route 20 → Concord Road → Town Hall
- Float judging begins: 12:00 p.m.
- Rain or shine
- Theme: We The People — 01776
More to Do in Sudbury on the 4th
- Presbyterian Church — Open for cooling off and restroom access
- Hosmer House — Open 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Sudbury History Center — Open to the public; Sudbury and 01776 merch available
- Ye Olde Farmstand & The Hut — Delicious snacks, together
- Wayside Inn Beer Garden — Open 12–6 p.m. with live music, food trucks, and more
- Wayside Inn Reading of the Declaration of Independence – about 3 p.m. outside the front door of the Inn
📸 Snap your parade photos and tag us on Instagram: @sudburymachamberofcommerce
Happy 4th of July, Sudbury!