Thomaston’s annual Independence Day celebration, with breakfast, road race, parade, fireworks and music is an all day affair, July 4. The schedule follows:
 
Pancake Breakfast
7 a.m.
 Masonic Temple on Main Street

Firecracker 5k Road Race
8 a.m., Children
8:30, a.m., Adults
Beechwood Street
In front of the old grange hall.
Register For Race

Craft Tent
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 Behind the block on Valley Street

Car Show
10 a.m.
Click here for more information.

Independence Day Parade
11 a.m.
 Main Street
Roads will be closed by 10:45 a.m.

Opening Ceremony
12:30 p.m.
 Behind the block on Valley Street

Chicken BBQ
12:30 p.m.
Behind the block on Valley Street
BBQ goes until sold out!

Bounce Houses
12:30 to 6 p.m.
Behind the block on Valley Street
$5 per child; free entry if child is riding their bike in the parade

Cod Adams Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
1 p.m.
Behind the block on Valley Street
Sign up on the day of the event. Cash prizes $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, $25 for 3rd.

Pet Show & Parade
2 p.m.
Behind the Town Hall
Show off your friendly pet. Register just before the show. Short parade to follow. Water available. Awards for participation.

Pie Eating Contest
2:30 p.m.
Behind the block on Valley Street, at the Hot Hill Tavern
20 adults & 20 kids. First come, first serve.

Car Show Award Ceremony
3 p.m.
Behind the block on Valley Street

Live Music
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Pen Bay Pan
 3 to 6 p.m.

Playin' Possum
6 p.m. to dark
32 North

Fireworks
Dark
 Behind the block on Valley Street