Benton City 4th of July Community Celebration
SATURDAY, JULY 4th, 2026!
8PM - 12PM CITY PARK - BREAKFAST IN THE PARK
Breakfast and beverages will be available at the community center until noon or sold out.
9PM - CITY PARK - FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
11AM - PARADE ON MAIN STREET
-Motorized vehicles will line up in the Middle School bus parking lot on Grace Ave at 10:00 AM. Driver meeting at 10:45 AM.
-Kids will line up in the Methodist Church parking lot on 9th St at 10:30 AM. (Kids will enter the parade after cars have passed the church)
-Parade starts at 11am down 9th Street to Chris Ave.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PARADE - CITY PARK MAIN STAGE:
-Kids will be directed to City Park for ice cream and trophies at the main stage! (KIDS MUST REGISTER AND HAVE A WRIST BAND TO PARTICIPATE IN ICE CREAM & TROPHIES, BE SURE TO SIGN UP BEFORE THE PARADE)!
**Ice cream for kids is provided by Hair It Is**
FIREWORKS START AT DUSK (BENTON CITY LIONS CLUB)
-Bring your chairs or blankets to enjoy the fireworks provided by the Benton City Lion’s Club & the City of Benton City.
Start your Fourth of July festivities with a fun, family friendly 5K run while showing off your patriotic apparel!! Prizes will be awarded to top finishers in each age category and best dressed.
We are excited to announce that this race will help raise money for the Jr Americans Hockey Association . A portion of the funds raised will go toward sponsoring the Jr. Americans Hockey Association, helping support local athletes and creating more opportunities for kids in our community to grow and develop through hockey. Your participation helps make a lasting impact while celebrating the 4th of July together.
This is a true community event for everyone! All ages and ability levels are welcome—you don’t need to be a runner to participate. Whether you run, jog, walk, push a stroller, roll in a wheelchair, bring your dog, wear a costume, or simply come out to enjoy the energy, there’s a place for you. Join us and be part of Benton City’s 4th of July tradition filled with movement, smiles, and community spirit.
4th of July Parade
We would like to invite everyone to participate in the 4th of July parade. Decorate your bikes, trikes, scooters, strollers, wagons, cars, ATV's, or horses and join us for the parade!
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Motorized vehicles will line up in the Middle School bus parking lot on Grace Ave at 10:00 AM. Driver meeting at 10:45 AM.
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Kids will line up in the Methodist Church parking lot on 9th St at 10:30 AM. (Kids will enter the parade after cars have passed the church)
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Horses will line up at 10:00 AM at the Skate Park parking lot.
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Parade starts at 11am down 9th Street to Chris Ave.
Join us in the park after the parade for awards, games, food, and more!
For quick registration, download, print and have ready, the registration form below. All children must be registered to receive a wrist band.