July in the Sky

The Town of Vernon would like to invite you to the 80th annual July in the Sky Fireworks
July 8th (rain date July 9th)

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 
- Live music by "Backtrax" band starting at 7:00pm
- Food vendor list coming soon!
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.)
-Meet behind Dollar General at Ladd & Hall parking lot

-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 
- Live music by "Better Than Chips" band starting at 7:00pm
Fun Zone 
-Fun Zone runs from 6:00-9:00pm
-Free games & activities
Food Court & Vendors
- Food vendors list coming soon!
- Novelty toys/items for sale

Thank you to our generous sponsors, without whom this event would not be possible!
SPONSORS 
- TOP EVENT SPONSOR

- SPONSORS OF FOODCOURT & BANDS
Additional Sponsors - Kaplan Cycles & Vernon Diner
Blessed Sacrament Parish, Carmon Funeral Home,
CT Valley Orthodontics, Dr. Marmer, Gottier Fuel, 
Santini Villa Apartments, Shop Rite, Swiss Cleaners

Suburban Subaru, The Garden Barn






Henry Park Event Info
  • ROAD CLOSURES AT HENRY PARK: Spruce St, Tower Rd after 10am (also closed to foot traffic), Henry Park portions of Thomas St.
  • NO PARKING: Vernon Ave, McLean St, South St.
  • ONE SIDE PARKING: High St, Howard St, Fox Hill Dr, Reed St, Kevin Dr, Hale St Ext, Earl St, Crown St.
  • 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 St will be closed at 6pm, St. Bernard’s Terrace, Park St and Park Place will be closed to traffic.
  • NO PARKING: Court St (east side only between East Main St and Brooklyn St). North side between entrances to Rockville Professional Center and Vernon Ave; West Main St, between Vernon Ave and Union St.
  • 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!