Bar Harbor to celebrate July 4th in a big way

July 3, 8:05 PMDowneast Maine ExaminerJennifer Barrows

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The town of Bar Harbor knows how to throw a great party, and the 4th of July is no exception. Locals and visitors alike will enjoy a day of excitement and activities such as the annual Independence Day parade, the Island Arts Association Craft Fair, and of course, fireworks.

The day starts early with a Rotary Club pancake breakfast beginning at 6:00 a.m., followed by the 9:00 a.m. opening of the Craft Fair/Marketplace, showcasing Maine crafts including jewelry, quilts and pottery. Just before 10:00 a.m., meander out toward the center of town and find a good curbside spot to enjoy the parade which will run along Main Street.

At 11:00 a.m. the Rotary Club hosts yet another feasting event -- its annual Seafood Festival, where fresh local lobster, mussels, corn and strawberry shortcake will be enjoyed by all.

A good dose of humor is always appreciated by a fun-loving crowd, and Bar Harbor's local community has plenty of it. Don't miss the Annual Lobster Races, where local businesses pit lobsters against each other in a crawling contest to end all crawling contests.

What better way to cap off a great day than to relax on the Village Green and take in a free outdoor concert. The music runs from 7:30-8:30 and features area musicians -- an annual tradition that's been going on for some 100 years.

As evening approaches, the crowds will anticipate the piece de resistance -- the annual fireworks display on the waterfront, overlooking Frenchman Bay.  
 

For full activity and schedule information, visit the Bar Harbor Chamber of  Commerce and the Bar Harbor Inn websites.

Photo courtesy of Bar Harbor Inn