4th of July in the Park

Next date: Saturday, July 04, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM

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The City of Albany invites you to join us for our annual 4th of July in the Park celebration on Saturday, July 4th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Memorial Park (1325 Portland Avenue). This year, we are celebrating 250 years of independence. 

Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the area, come enjoy the festivities, meet your neighbors, and celebrate Independence Day with us.

1. Food Vendors

The City of Albany is excited to feature a diverse lineup of local food vendors and food trucks offering something for everyone throughout the event. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of cuisines, desserts, and snacks throughout the day. All vendors will be located within the main event footprint for easy access.

2. Carnival Games

Enjoy a full lineup of interactive carnival games! Earn tickets as you play, collect them throughout the day, and then head to the Prize Tent to redeem them for fun prizes.

  • Spin it to Win it
  • Lolli pop Pull
  • Toy Hatchet Toss
  • Duck Pond
  • Ping Pong Toss
  • Bean Bag Toss

3. Family Activities  

These activities are designed for all ages and will be open throughout the event.

  • Imagination Playground Block Area (donated by Albany Police Activities League)
  • Unreal Airbrush Tattoos
  • Bubble Stations
  • Photo Booth
  • Giant Lawn Games including Checkers and Jenga
  • Pie Eating Contest

Pie Eating Contest

Think you’ve got what it takes to win? Join us for our Cherry Pie Eating Contest and see how much pie you can eat in 5 minutes, no hands allowed!

Age Groups
  • Ages 8-12
  • Ages 13-17
  • Ages 18+
How It Works

Participants will have 5 minutes to eat as much cherry pie as possible. Hands must remain behind your back during the contest!

Sign-Up

Register on-site at the Info Tent before the contest begins.

4. Compostable Food ware and Water Refill

The City of Albany is committed to keeping the event fun and environmentally responsible. This year’s event includes:

  • Compostable foodware 
  • Water refill station available on-site (please bring reusable bottles)

5. Ice Cream Giveaway

At 1:00 PM, the Albany Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a free ice cream giveaway—don’t miss this sweet community highlight!

6. Entertainment Schedule

A full day of live entertainment and interactive programming includes:

  • 11:45 AM–12:45 PM – Banana Slug Band (Live Music)
  • 1:00 PM – Pie Eating Contest (Register on-site at the Info Tent before the contest begins. See "Family Activities" section for more details.)
  • 2:00-3 PM – Randall Metz Puppet Company (Puppet Show Performance)

Bike Parking

Free bike parking is available on-site. The City of Albany encourages redidents to bike to the event and help reduce traffic and parking demand.

When

  • Saturday, July 04, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Location

Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave., 94706, View Map

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