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July in the Sky

The Town of Vernon would like to invite you to the 78th annual July in the Sky Fireworks
July 9th (rain date July 10th)



Fireworks show will begin after 9:15pm 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 - sponsored by McDonald's & Scranton Motors
- Live music by "Rock Station" band starting at 7:00pm
- Food vendors
Fun Zone - sponsored by Vernon Diner
-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



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.)

-6:00pm- Meet in the Ladd Hall parking lot
-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 "The Teals" band starting at 7:00pm
Fun Zone - sponsored by
-Fun Zone runs from 6:00-9:00pm
-All-access bracelets sold on site for $10 Cash Only
-A variety of inflatables, games & activities 

Bracelets sold on site for $10 Cash Only to use games & activities. 




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

MCDONALD's; SCRANTON MOTORS - SPONSORS OF FOODCOURT & BANDS
Additional Sponsors - Dunkin Donuts





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!