Vernon’s premier summer event, the 79th July in the Sky Fireworks show and community celebration, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Henry Park and in the Rockville section of Vernon. The rain date is Thursday, 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 Brooklyn Street.
The evening culminates in a spectacular fireworks show that is launched from Fox Hill Tower, the highest point in Vernon. The show is visible throughout the region, but the best viewing spots are in Henry Park and downtown Rockville. The fireworks show begins when the sky is dark enough.
“July in the Sky is a Vernon tradition that we look forward to each year,” Mayor Dan Champagne said. “It’s a great opportunity for everyone to come together to celebrate our nation’s founding, enjoy a great time and view what is always an 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). Cars cannot leave the park until the fireworks are over.
There is no charge to watch the fireworks or for activities in Rockville. There is a charge for food and vendors.
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 Parks and Recreation Department website or the July in the Sky page on the town website.
Watch the town website and social media for any weather updates on July 9.