Independence Day Celebration — July 4, 2026

The City of Hurricane’s annual Independence Day Celebration kicks off with a parade at 3:00 pm. The route is Hurricane Bridge Park on Midland Trail to First Baptist Church on Main Street. Then, all the FREE FUN (inflatables, games, Hot Dog Eating Contest and live entertainment) happens at the Putnam County Bank Sports Complex at Hurricane Bridge Park – including headlining act Rewind the Walkman! The event will be from 4:00 – 10:00 pm then, the grand finale will be awesome fireworks from Water Tank Hill at 10:00 pm. Join us to celebrate America’s 250th birthday!

Get your workplace, group, church or club together and be in our parade! Click here to apply. (It’s free!)

Details about the Hot Dog Eating Contest will be coming soon.

If you have questions or your business would like to sponsor this event, contact us at events@hurricanewv.com or 304-562-1109.