Vernon’s Annual ‘July in the Sky’ Fireworks Show and Celebration set for Tuesday, July 9
Vernon’s premier summer event, the 78th July in the Sky Fireworks show and community celebration, is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in the Rockville section of Vernon and at Henry Park. The rain date is Wednesday, July 10.
Family-friendly festivities begin at 6 p.m. at each location. Gates open at 6 p.m. at Henry Park.
There will be live music, all kinds of food vendors and amusements such as bounce houses and other inflatables, and more. In downtown Rockville, a Push, Pull and Pedal Patriotic Parade steps off at 6:30 p.m. People can decorate their bicycles and other non-motorized vehicles beginning at 5 p.m. in the former Ladd & Hall parking lot near the dollar store.
The evening culminates in a spectacular fireworks show that is fired from Fox Hill Tower, the highest point in Vernon. The show is visible from throughout the region, but the best viewing spots are in Henry Park and downtown Rockville. The fireworks show begins after 9:15 p.m.
“July in the Sky is a tradition we look forward to each year,” Vernon Mayor Dan Champagne said. “It’s a great opportunity for everyone in our community to come together, enjoy a great time and then view am amazing fireworks show.”
Admission to Henry Park is $10 per car and $2 per walker (cash only). A wristband for activities and amusements is $15 (cash only).
There is no charge to watch the fireworks in Rockville. Bracelets for access to activities and amusements are $10 (cash only).
For the latest information on what activities and food vendors will be in each location, please visit the July in the Sky page on the town website