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Liberty on Main
July 4, 2026 10 AM – 2:30 PM Roanoke Rapids, NC
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Liberty on Main
Liberty on Main
July 4, 2026  ·  10:00 AM – 2:30 PM  ·  1100 Hamilton St
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Parade Route: 1500 Hamilton Street to 1100 Hamilton Street at Kirkwood Adams Community Center
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July 4, 2026  ·  8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
8:00 AM
Vendor Setup Begins
Vendors begin setting up at Kirkwood Adams Community Center.
Pre-Event
8:45 AM
Parade Participants Arrive
Parade participants begin arriving for check-in and staging.
Pre-Event
9:30 AM
Parade Units Line Up
Parade lineup begins at 1500 Hamilton Street.
Parade
9:30 AM
Traffic Closures Begin
Traffic closures begin along Hamilton Street.
Notice
10:00 AM
🎺 Parade Step-Off
The Liberty on Main parade begins.
Parade
10:30 AM
Parade Arrives at Kirkwood Adams Community Center
Festival activities, vendors, and community areas open to the public.
Parade
10:40 AM
Main Stage Activities Begin
Guests are invited to gather near the main stage for the opening ceremony and program.
Stage
10:45 AM
Pledge of Allegiance
Boy Scouts of America Troop 144
Ceremony
10:50 AM
The Star-Spangled Banner
Roneek Webb
Ceremony
10:55 AM
Welcome Remarks
Emery G. Doughtie, Mayor of Roanoke Rapids
Ceremony
11:00 AM
Welcome from Main Street Roanoke Rapids
Ashley Thomas, Main Street Development Director
Amanda Briggs, Chair, and Christopher Mallory, Vice Chair, Main Street Advisory Committee
Ceremony
11:05 AM
Federal and State Greetings
Greetings from elected officials will be read by local youth representatives.
Ceremony
11:10 AM
Recognition of Veterans
Ryan Carroll
Ceremony
11:15 AM
Recognition of First Responders
Christopher Mallory
Ceremony
11:20 AM
History in Our Backyard
Ken Wilson, NC Sons of the American Revolution
Program
11:45 AM
Sing-Along: America the Beautiful
Free flag giveaway at the seating area.
Performance
11:50 AM
Women Veterans in History
Jean Reeves, NC Past Department Commander, AMVETS 320 Member
Remarks honoring women veterans and their service
Ceremony
12:00 PM
Dance Performance
Ms. Tiffany's Dance School.
Performance
Community Fun Block
Contests, crowd games, trivia, and family-friendly fun.
12:30 PM
Meet Roanoke Rapids Static
Summer College Baseball, featuring athletes, giveaways, and more.
Jacob Dixon, General Manager
Community Feature
12:45 PM
Old School vs. New School: Guess That Cookout Tune
Community activity.
Activity
12:55 PM
Trivia: Make Your Civics Teacher Proud!
Community trivia activity.
Activity
1:05 PM
Meet Football Club Roanoke
Semi-professional soccer featuring athletes, giveaways, and more.
Community Feature
1:20 PM
Line Dancing
Duane Daniels and Anchor Fitness.
Performance
1:35 PM
Most Patriotic Contest
Categories include dressed, kid, adult, and booth.
Activity
1:45 PM
Gospel Block
Da Redeem Son's of Elizabeth City, NC, and Bishop Albert Harrison and the Gospel Tones of Ahoskie, NC.
Gospel
2:30 PM
Thank You & Closing
Closing ceremony.
Ceremony
Schedule subject to change.
Times may be adjusted as needed. Please check the event app and official social media pages for updates.
Vendor locations coming soon
🍴Food Trucks & Food Vendors16 Listings
F1
Tricia Allen
Oxtails, curry chicken, cheesecake, and Italian ice
F2
Holly Borges
American flag cookies
F3
Duane Daniels
Anchor’d Fitness Hotdogs
F4
Ashley Gorham
Hotdogs
F5
Gloria Harrison
Cakes and desserts
F6
Mon’Trae High
Fresh juice
F7
Brian Hunter
Cake jars
F8
April Jordan
Candied fruit, strawberries, and sweets
F9
Janette Lehman
JJ’s Pink Squeeze Lemonade
F10
Typhanie Nieves
Typh’s Tasty Treats, cake cups, and bundt cakes
F11
Rachel Rachel
Lemonade
F12
Dawana Riddick
Funnel cakes, fried Oreos, and Italian ice
F13
Camillus Rogers
Wavemaker, Patriotic Punch
F14
Corey Sledge
Food truck, lemonade, fried Oreos, and funnel cakes
F15
Eboni Taylor
Cookies, cakes, mini cakes, and sweets
F16
Joyce Wilkins
Turkey and chicken BBQ
🛍️Retail, Crafts & Small Business Vendors23 Listings
V1
Tracy Allen
Handmade soaps, candles, wax melts, and handmade items
V2
Solis Painting
Painting and pressure washing
V3
Vonda Copley
Wreaths and handmade bows
V4
Carlyssa Dickens
Tumblers, keychains, and phone cases
V5
Cindy Draper
Becky Barnes, wind spinners
V6
Betty Harmon
Crafts
V7
AJ Harrell
Willow’s Grace & Smokehouse Baits
V8
Dre Jerman
Clothing
V9
Tammy Jones
Crazy Doodle Mom Scentsy
V10
Victor Manley
Vavichi Clothiers
V11
Mello Davis
Details coming soon
V12
Wayne Miller
Wood creations
V13
Deborah Prater
BigBuckeye’s Crafts and Pat’s Handmade Crafts
V14
Vickie Reid
Pens, chains, earrings, and accessories
V15
Kiara Shanks
Hair oils, bonnets, and hair products
V16
Shirley Bradley
Shoes-A-Million
V17
Treama Tate
Hand-crocheted items, including chickens, octopus, dish cloths, dish scrubbies, stress balls, turtles, chicken keychains, and earrings
V18
Debra Tuck
Mom & Kids Creations, crochet and keychains
V19
Tammie Turner
Avon by Lady T
V20
Kelly Weaver
Details coming soon
V21
Michele Whitby
MW Crafts, wreaths
V22
Alesha Wilkins
Body oils, perfumes, and lotion
V23
Owen Ford Jarratt
Ford vendor booth
🎯Activities, Services & Community Booths9 Listings
C1
Lauryn’s
Face painting
C2
Steven Clark
Photo booth with on-site printing
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Noah Davis
Final expenses and life insurance
C4
Heaven Graham
Face painting
C5
Hydration Station Booth
Roanoke Valley Chamber
C6
Giveback Tent
Brightspeed and His Hands of Roanoke Valley
C7
Mary Noble
Halifax County Republican Party
C8
Doris Tann
Roanoke Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church, books, water, and Huggies
C9
Arthur Banks
Wavemaker, TBD
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About Main Street
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📍Main Street Roanoke Rapids is part of the North Carolina Main Street Program, coordinated through the NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center at the NC Department of Commerce.
⭐The local program is led by Main Street Development Director Ashley Thomas and follows the Main Street America Four-Point Approach: Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization.
🤝Liberty on Main is supported by the Main Street Advisory Committee, City staff, community partners, sponsors, volunteers, vendors, and participating organizations.
🇺🇸This year's celebration also recognizes America's 250th anniversary and the civic spirit of “We the People.”
🔗Learn more about Main Street Roanoke Rapids
🚨 Emergency Information ›
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Information Tent Near the front entrance of Kirkwood Adams Community Center. Printed maps, raffle drop-off, future event sign-ups, Main Street information, and general event help are available here.
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First Aid Information Tent, near the front entrance of Kirkwood Adams Community Center. Staffed 8:00 AM–2:30 PM.
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Lost Child Meeting Point Information Tent, near the front entrance. Staff will assist immediately.
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Police Assistance Officers are on site. In an emergency, dial 911. Officers may also be called from the Information Tent.
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Fire & Rescue Roanoke Rapids Fire Department will be on site. For emergencies, dial 911.
📍Location & Parking›
🏛️Kirkwood Adams Community Center, 1100 Hamilton Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC
🚗Parking is available at the municipal lot behind City Hall at 1075 Hamilton Street, the municipal lot at 1064 Hamilton Street, and the municipal lot at 977 Hamilton Street.
♿ADA access is available at the front of the building only.
🗺️Open event location in Google Maps →
🚻Restrooms & Amenities›
🚻Restrooms are available inside Kirkwood Adams Community Center.
♿ADA-accessible restroom access is available from the front of the building.
🤱Breastfeeding space is available inside the building.
💧Hydration Station Booth hosted by Roanoke Valley Chamber.
💨Misting tent with ice on the grounds.
🌭Food vendors and hot dogs available during the event.
🎯Kids & Family›
🎨Face painting on the green space.
💦Fire Truck Splash Zone hosted by Roanoke Rapids Fire Department. Bring a towel or change of clothes.
🎮Free kids' games throughout the day on the green space.
🇺🇸NC 250›
🇺🇸Liberty on Main is part of the local celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
🌐Learn more at America250.NC.gov →
📞Contact & Info Tent›
🏕️Information Tent near the front entrance, staffed 8:00 AM–2:30 PM.
🗺️Printed maps are available at the Information Tent.
🎟️Raffle drop-off is available at the Information Tent.
📝Sign up for future events and learn about Main Street Roanoke Rapids.
🎁Giveback Tent supported by Brightspeed and hosted by His Hands of Roanoke Valley.
🌐MainStreetRoanokeRapids.com
📞(252) 533-2838
Official Partners
Ashley Styles 252
Partner
Anchor’d Fitness
Partner
Lake Gaston Regional Chamber
Partner
The Mill Coffee and Eatery
Partner
RC Bounce House
Partner
Wrenn’s Funeral Home
Partner
AnchorPoint Youth Solutions, LLC
Partner
Dominion Energy
Partner
City of Roanoke Rapids
Partner
Main Street Roanoke Rapids
Partner
Liberty on Main
Liberty on Main
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Sobre Main Street
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📍Main Street Roanoke Rapids forma parte del North Carolina Main Street Program, coordinado por el NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center del NC Department of Commerce.
⭐El programa local es dirigido por Ashley Thomas, Main Street Development Director, y sigue el enfoque de cuatro puntos de Main Street America: Vitalidad Económica, Diseño, Promoción y Organización.
🤝Liberty on Main cuenta con el apoyo del Comité Asesor de Main Street, personal de la Ciudad, socios comunitarios, patrocinadores, voluntarios, vendedores y organizaciones participantes.
🇺🇸La celebración de este año también reconoce el 250 aniversario de los Estados Unidos y el espíritu cívico de “We the People.”
🔗Conozca más sobre Main Street Roanoke Rapids
🔗Conozca más sobre Main Street Roanoke Rapids
Bienvenidos
Gracias por acompañarnos en Liberty on Main para celebrar el Día de la Independencia y el 250º aniversario de los Estados Unidos.
Este evento es gratuito y abierto a toda la comunidad. Habrá desfile, vendedores, música, actividades familiares, agua, información y apoyo en el lugar.
Información del Festival
📍Ubicación y Estacionamiento›
🏛️Kirkwood Adams Community Center, 1100 Hamilton Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC
🚗Hay estacionamiento disponible en los lotes municipales detrás de City Hall en 1075 Hamilton Street, en 1064 Hamilton Street y en 977 Hamilton Street.
♿️El acceso ADA está disponible solamente por el frente del edificio.
🗺️Abrir ubicación en Google Maps
🚻Servicios y Comodidades›
🚻Baños disponibles dentro del Kirkwood Adams Community Center.
♿️El acceso ADA a los baños es por el frente del edificio.
🤱Espacio para lactancia disponible dentro del edificio.
💧Hydration Station Booth, presentada por Roanoke Valley Chamber.
💨Carpa de nebulización con hielo en el área del festival.
🌭Vendedores de comida y hot dogs disponibles durante el evento.
ℹ️Carpa de Información›
📍Cerca de la entrada principal de Kirkwood Adams.
🕒Abierta de 8:00 AM a 2:30 PM.
🗺️Mapas impresos disponibles.
🎟️Entrega de rifas.
📝Inscríbase para futuros eventos y conozca más sobre Main Street Roanoke Rapids.
🇺🇸NC 250›
🇺🇸Liberty on Main forma parte de la celebración local del 250º aniversario de los Estados Unidos.
🌐Conozca más en America250.NC.gov
Programa del Día
📋Horario Principal›
8:00 AM
Comienza la preparación de vendedores
Los vendedores comienzan a preparar sus espacios en Kirkwood Adams Community Center.
8:45 AM
Llegan los participantes del desfile
Los participantes llegan para registro y organización.
9:30 AM
Formación de unidades del desfile
La fila del desfile comienza en 1500 Hamilton Street.
9:30 AM
Comienzan los cierres de tráfico
Comienzan los cierres de tráfico en Hamilton Street.
10:00 AM
Salida del desfile
Comienza el desfile Liberty on Main.
10:30 AM
El desfile llega a Kirkwood Adams Community Center
Se abren al público las actividades del festival, vendedores y áreas comunitarias.
10:40 AM
Comienzan las actividades del escenario principal
Invitamos a los visitantes a reunirse cerca del escenario principal para la ceremonia de apertura y el programa.
10:45 AM
Juramento a la Bandera
Boy Scouts of America Troop 144.
10:50 AM
The Star-Spangled Banner
Roneek Webb.
10:55 AM
Palabras de bienvenida
Alcaldesa Emery G. Doughtie, Mayor of Roanoke Rapids.
11:00 AM
Bienvenida de Main Street Roanoke Rapids
Ashley Thomas, Amanda Briggs y Chris Mallory.
11:05 AM
Saludos federales y estatales
Saludos de los Senadores Thom Tillis y Ted Budd, leídos por Jamaree Brinkley; saludo del Representante Don Davis, leído por Camillus Rogers; saludo del Representante Rodney Pierce, leído por Arthur Banks.
11:10 AM
Reconocimiento a veteranos
Ryan Carroll.
11:15 AM
Reconocimiento a primeros respondedores
Ryan Carroll.
11:20 AM
Sons of the American Revolution
Ken Wilson, presentación histórica.
11:45 AM
Canto: America the Beautiful
Entrega gratuita de banderas en el área de asientos.
11:50 AM
Reconocimiento a Mujeres Veteranas
Jean Reeves, NC Past Department Commander y miembro de AMVETS 320, compartirá palabras en honor a las mujeres veteranas y su servicio.
12:00 PM
Presentación de danza
Ms. Tiffany’s Dance School.
Bloque de diversión comunitaria
Concursos, juegos con el público, trivia y diversión familiar.
12:30 PM
Concurso Most Patriotic
Categorías: Dressed, Kid, Adult y Booth.
12:45 PM
Old School vs. New School: Guess That Cookout Tune
Actividad con el público.
12:55 PM
Trivia: Make Your Civics Teacher Proud!
Trivia cívica y diversión familiar.
1:05 PM
Conozca a Football Club Roanoke
Fútbol semi-profesional.
1:10 PM
Conozca a Roanoke Rapids Static
Béisbol universitario.
1:20 PM
Line Dancing
Duane Daniels y Anchor Fitness.
1:35 PM
Sorteo promocional 50/50
Giveaway.
1:45 PM
Bloque de gospel
Da Redeem Son’s of Elizabeth City, NC; Bishop Albert Harrison and the Gospel Tones, Ahoskie, NC.
2:25 PM
Gracias y cierre
Palabras finales.
2:30 PM
Termina el evento
Gracias por acompañarnos.
Vendedores, Actividades y Comunidad
🛍️Qué encontrará en el festival›
Comida, food trucks y vendedores de comida
Tricia Allen
Oxtails, curry chicken, cheesecake e Italian ice.
Holly Borges
Galletas con la bandera estadounidense.
Duane Daniels
Anchor’d Fitness Hotdogs.
Ashley Gorham
Hotdogs.
Gloria Harrison
Pasteles y postres.
Mon’Trae High
Jugos frescos.
Brian Hunter
Cake jars.
April Jordan
Fruta confitada, fresas y dulces.
Janette Lehman
JJ’s Pink Squeeze Lemonade.
Typhanie Nieves
Typh’s Tasty Treats, cake cups y bundt cakes.
Rachel Rachel
Limonada.
Dawana Riddick
Funnel cakes, fried Oreos e Italian ice.
Camillus Rogers
Wavemaker, Patriotic Punch.
Corey Sledge
Food truck, limonada, fried Oreos y funnel cakes.
Eboni Taylor
Galletas, pasteles, mini cakes y dulces.
Joyce Wilkins
BBQ de pavo y pollo.
Vendedores, artesanías y pequeños negocios
Tracy Allen
Jabones hechos a mano, velas, wax melts y otros artículos hechos a mano.
Solis Painting
Pintura y pressure washing.
Vonda Copley
Coronas y lazos hechos a mano.
Carlyssa Dickens
Tumblers, llaveros y estuches para teléfonos.
Cindy Draper
Becky Barnes, wind spinners.
Betty Harmon
Artesanías.
AJ Harrell
Willow’s Grace & Smokehouse Baits.
Dre Jerman
Ropa.
Tammy Jones
Crazy Doodle Mom Scentsy.
Victor Manley
Vavichi Clothiers.
Mello Davis
Detalles próximamente.
Wayne Miller
Creaciones de madera.
Deborah Prater
BigBuckeye’s Crafts y Pat’s Handmade Crafts.
Vickie Reid
Bolígrafos, cadenas, aretes y accesorios.
Kiara Shanks
Aceites para el cabello, bonnets y productos para el cabello.
Shirley Bradley
Shoes-A-Million.
Treama Tate
Artículos tejidos a mano, incluyendo chickens, octopus, dish cloths, dish scrubbies, stress balls, turtles, chicken keychains y aretes.
Debra Tuck
Mom & Kids Creations, crochet y llaveros.
Tammie Turner
Avon by Lady T.
Kelly Weaver
Detalles próximamente.
Michele Whitby
MW Crafts, coronas.
Alesha Wilkins
Body oils, perfumes y lotion.
Owen Ford Jarratt
Booth de vendedor Ford.
Actividades, servicios y booths comunitarios
Lauryn’s
Pintura de caras.
Steven Clark
Photo booth con impresión en el lugar.
Noah Davis
Final expenses y life insurance.
Heaven Graham
Pintura de caras.
Hydration Station Booth
Roanoke Valley Chamber.
Giveback Tent
Brightspeed y His Hands of Roanoke Valley.
Mary Noble
Halifax County Republican Party.
Doris Tann
Roanoke Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church, libros, agua y Huggies.
Arthur Banks
Wavemaker, TBD.
Seguridad y Emergencias
🚨 Información de emergencia
ℹ️Carpa de Información: cerca de la entrada principal. Mapas, rifas, inscripciones para futuros eventos, información de Main Street y ayuda general.
🏥Primeros Auxilios: Carpa de Información, cerca de la entrada principal de Kirkwood Adams. 8:00 AM a 2:30 PM.
👧Niño perdido: vaya a la Carpa de Información cerca de la entrada principal.
👮Policía: oficiales estarán en el evento. En emergencia llame al 911. También puede pedir que llamen a un oficial desde la Carpa de Información.
🚒Bomberos y rescate: en emergencia llame al 911.
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