Mayville July 4th Celebration

This year the Chautauqua County 4th of July Celebration honors 250 years of American Independence!

Join residents and visitors for a full day of patriotic fun, community pride, and family‑friendly festivities on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Enjoy displays of classic cars and fire trucks, explore food vendors, local crafts, and live music.

The day kicks off with a patriotic parade and float at 10:00 AM.

As part of the America 250 celebration, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey will fly over the Mayville parade. One of the most recognizable aircraft in aviation history, the B-17 Flying Fortress became one of the defining symbols of American determination during World War II.

The aircraft joins the parade through the generosity of CAF Airbase Arizona, part of the Commemorative Air Force. Sentimental Journey is one of only three B-17 Flying Fortresses actively flying in the United States today.

FIREWORKS

The celebration concludes with a spectacular fireworks display at 10:00 PM.

Something BIG is coming to Chautauqua Lake for the 4th of July!

We’re excited to officially announce a special America 250 collaboration between July Fourth committee, Village of Mayville and the Visit Bemus Point on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

This year, both communities will launch music-synchronized fireworks displays across Chautauqua Lake in partnership with Skylighters of New York and Kix Country.

Visitors in each community will be able to tune into Kix Country to hear patriotic music timed to their local fireworks show, creating a lake-wide celebration for America’s 250th anniversary.

As part of the celebration, both groups will also expanding its traditional fireworks display into an extended 25 minute show!

We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you on Chautauqua Lake this 4th of July!