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July in the Sky

The Town of Vernon would like to invite you to the 79th annual July in the Sky Fireworks
July 9th (rain date July 10th)

Fireworks show will begin after 9:00pm pending on darkness


Henry Park
* Gates open at 6:00pm
* Gates will close for entrance at 9pm or when park is full, whichever occurs first
* Car Entrance Fee: Cost $10 Cash Only (once parked, you cannot leave the event until the fireworks show is over at approximately 10pm)
*Walk In Entrance Fee: Cost $2/person Cash Only
Food Court & Music- sponsored by Scranton Motors
- Live music by "TOP" band starting at 7:00pm
- Food vendors consisting of ice cream, fried dough, chicken tenders, bbq and much more!
Fun Zone - sponsored by  
-Fun Zone runs from 6:00-9:00pm
-All-access bracelets sold on site for $15 Cash Only

-A variety of inflatables, games & activities 
-Food vendors
-Novelty toys/items for sale
-Face paint (Included in wrist band purchase)



Downtown Rockville
Push, Pedal, Pull Patriotic Parade
-Kids of all ages bring a non-motorized mode of transportation to parade (wagons, strollers, bikes, trikes, skateboards, roller blades, etc.)

-5:00-6:00pm Decorating
-6:00-6:30pm Judging
-6:30pm Parade Begins

-All entries must have Red, White, and Blue decorations or clothing to participate.  No pre-registration required
Music - sponsored by Scranton Motors
- Live music by "Better Than Chips" band starting at 7:00pm
    *Thank you to Mill St Auto and West Main Barber Shop*
Fun Zone 
-Fun Zone runs from 6:00-9:00pm
-Free games & activities
 Food Court & Vendors

Thank you to our generous sponsors, without whom this event would not be possible!
TITLE SPONSOR 
- SPONSOR OF FUN ZONE

SCRANTON MOTORS- SPONSORS OF FOODCOURT & BANDS
Additional Sponsors - ECHN & Vernon Diner
Creative Exteriors & Vivo Chiropractic
Blessed Sacrament Parish, Carmon Funeral Home, Dr. Marmer, Gottier Fuel, Leighton Katz & Drapeau, Santini Villa Apartments, Swiss Cleaners
First Congregational Church, Tri Town Gymnastics, The Garden Barn, Elks Lodge






Henry Park Event Info
  • ROAD CLOSURES AT HENRY PARK: Spruce Str, Tower Rd after 10am (also closed to foot traffic), Henry Park portions of Thomas Str.
  • NO PARKING: Vernon Ave, McLean Str, South Str.
  • ONE SIDE PARKING: High Str, Howard Str, Fox Hill Dr, Reed Str, Kevin Dr, Hale Str Ext, Earl Str, Crown Str.
  • NO PETS Pets will not be allowed in the park.
  • NO BICYCLES, NO SKATEBOARDS allowed in the park.
  • NO FIREWORKS, NO SPARKLERS allowed.
  • NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES allowed in the park.

Downtown Rockville Event Info
  • ROAD CLOSURES IN DOWNTOWN ROCKVILLE: Main Str will be closed at 6pm, St. Bernard’s Terrace, Park Str and Park Place will be closed to traffic.
  • NO PARKING: Court Str (east side only between East Main Str and Brooklyn Str). North side between entrances to Rockville Professional Center and Vernon Ave; West Main Str, between Vernon Ave and Union Str.
  • Due to safety issues and large crowds, the Vernon Police Dept. will enforce that bikes, scooters and skateboards, etc., will only be allowed in the festival area during the parade times. Please plan accordingly!