Springfield 4th of July Parade and Celebration

07/11/2024

Want a sneak-peek of the Glimmerglass Festival's 2024 season?? Join us for the Springfield Appreciation Concert - THIS Saturday, July 13th, 3:30pm at the Glimmerglass Festival Opera Theater! Tickets are just $5 each, available at Convenience Corner (Rts 20 & 80 in Springfield Center) OR purchase at the door - all are welcome and proceeds benefit the Springfield 4th of July Parade and Celebration 🇺🇸 See you at the opera!!✨️🎭

07/07/2024

🏆CONGRATULATIONS - to the PRIZE WINNERS of the 2024 Springfield 4th of July PARADE!!🎊
Once again, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for EVERYONE who showed up, helped out and went out of their way to make a truly spectacular 4th of July Hometown Celebration in Springfield - You are ALL winners in our book!! Following tradition, our panel of esteemed parade judges have selected the following entries to be awarded prizes for their exceptional presentation in the 2024 parade:

FIRE DEPARTMENTS:
🥇First Place – Worcester Hose Company
🥈Second Place – Ames FD
🥉Third Place – Milford FD

FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY:
🥇First Place – Worcester Hose Company Aux
🥈Second Place – Richfield Springs FD Aux

MOST IN LINE:
TIED – 🏆Ames FD, and 🏆Worcester Hose Company

VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS:
🥇First Place – AM Vets Brad Schrell Memorial Squad
🥈Second Place – Cooperstown Veterans Club
🥉Third Place – Whiteman-Hull-Snyder Am. Legion

MUSICAL PERFORMING GROUPS:
🥇First Place – Worcester FD Drum Corps
🥈Second Place – Cooperstown Community Band
🥉Third Place – Happy Haggs Dance Troupe

FLOATS:
🥇First Place – Deer Run Campground
🥈Second Place – Make America Caftan Again
🥉Third Place – Valley Brook Farm
🏅Fourth Place – Pierstown Grange

JUNIOR FLOATS:
🥇First Place – Miller Family Children
🥈Second Place – Bright Stars of Cooperstown
🥉Third Place – Springfield High Meadows 4-H
🏅Fourth Place – Springfield First Baptist Church

JUNIOR MARCHING ORGANIZATION:
🥇First Place - CV-S Girl Scout Troop 967

THANK YOU ALL - and see you next year on the 4th!!! 🇺🇸

07/06/2024

07/05/2024

WOW! 🎇 What a day!!!
Huge THANKS to everyone for joining us and helping out with a FANTASTIC 4th of JULY Celebration in Springfield!! Lots of great photos to come, but for now enjoy last night's fireworks finale at Glimmerglass Park!! 🎆🎇🇺🇸

07/04/2024

Today's the day! See you in Springfield, NY!! 🇺🇸

07/03/2024

See you in Springfield... the place to be on the 4th of July!!🇺🇸 While the forecast has shifted toward cloudy skies and potential showers in the morning, the parade will go on RAIN OR SHINE. Please arrive early for free parking at the Springfield Community Center, 129 County Rd 29A in Springfield Center, NY. The parade begins at 11:00am sharp! 🥁🎊🇺🇸

07/02/2024

It's almost time!!🤩
🇺🇸 4th of July committee members & community volunteers - please join us at the Springfield Community Center to help set up on Wednesday, July 3rd at 10:00am!
Clean-up volunteers will meet at Glimmerglass State Park at 8:30am on Friday July 5th, and tent breakdown will take place at the Springfield Community Center at 10:00am Friday.
Thank you for your help!!😁

07/01/2024

It looks like we'll have a perfect SUMMER Day for the 4th of July! 🇺🇸 🌞 While we don't expect extreme temperatures, it can get HOT in the sun - especially for those in uniform or costumes! This year, we will have two COOLING STATIONS available: the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH on the parade route, and the SPRINGFIELD LIBRARY at the Community Center - Both will be open to ANYONE who needs to cool down on the 4th 🥵☃️ (Please note: if someone shows more serious signs of heat stress, seek help from the nearest medic tent) 💗

06/29/2024

Don't forget to pick up your tickets for the Glimmerglass Festival's Springfield Appreciation Concert on July 13th! YES - tickets will be sold at the Community Center after the parade on July 4th, but we recommend beating the crowds and picking them up at Convenience Corner at Rts 20 & 80 in Springfield Center, along with your Springfield 4th of July T-shirts (and you'll want to grab a delicious sub while you're there😋)! Tickets are still just $5 each, and you won't want to miss the show! Plus, all ticket & T-shirt sales support the Springfield 4th of July Parade and Celebration 🇺🇸

06/28/2024

Expect SCATTERED FLURRIES on the 4th of July! After the Parade and Celebration in Springfield Center, join us at Glimmerglass State Park for an Evening Concert featuring favorite rock tunes by 'Scattered Flurries' starting at 7:30pm - followed by FIREWORKS!!!🎇
Please note:
* Donations will be collected at entrance
* Arrive early to ensure entry - all street parking will be prohibited
* Bring lawn chairs & blankets for your comfort
* Please leave pets at home 🐕🏠
* Remember to pick up all trash
Thank you!!!💖

06/27/2024

Join us in Springfield Center for a celebration of Hometowns and American Independence this 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Do your own thing & show us what you love about your Hometown!! Don't worry, you can still register to be in the parade until Monday, July 1st - just click on the "Sign Up" button at the top of our page! Here's a few unique entries from last year's parade:

06/26/2024

🇺🇸Can you believe that the 4th of July is NEXT WEEK???🤩
In honor of this year's theme of "Hometown Celebration" we want to give a shout-out to all of the FIRE DEPARTMENTS in the parade every year!! This year, we are proud to host at least 18 Fire Departments! Yes, there are lots of fun things in the parade, but everyone loves the FIRETRUCKS!!!🚒🔔💖🚘👨‍🚒

06/20/2024

🇺🇸 4TH of JULY CHECKLIST:
Are YOU ready for the 4th of July??
✔️ REGISTER to participate in the parade by July 1st - just click on the “Sign Up” button at the top of our page for the online entry form.
✔️ T-SHIRTS & TICKETS - Pick up your Springfield 4th of July T-Shirts AND Glimmerglass Festival’s Springfield Appreciation Concert Tickets, available now at Convenience Corner in Springfield Center (corner of Rt 20 & 80). These will also be sold on July 4th at the Community Center after the parade while they last -Just $15 for t-shirts and $5 for concert tickets!
✔️ TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS to join us in Springfield… The place to be on the 4th of July!!!

06/18/2024

🤩HEY, KIDS – Sign up HERE to ride your red, white & blue decorated bicycle in the 4th of July Parade!🚴‍♀️ALL youth bike riders receive a $10 prize, with trophies for the 3 best decorated! 🏆🏆🏆Register by July 1st, and line up on Smith Road for judging by 10:00am on July 4th - don’t forget your helmet!! 🇺🇸

Calling all bike riders: The 4th of July Parade Committee is looking for you! Want to win $10 and have fun as a participant in the Springfield parade? Decorate your bike and join in the fun. Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place! Complete this form by July 1st to register. There is no cost to partici...

06/13/2024

CONGRATS AGAIN to the CV-S LADY PATRIOTS! Read the whole story at AllOtsego.com!
https://www.allotsego.com/lady-patriots-honored-as-fourth-of-july-parade-grand-marshals/

With a record of 20-4, the team amassed several championships and titles over the 2023-24 season, including: Hunter-Tannersville Tournament Champions; Schoharie Turkey Tournament Champions; Tri-Valley League Champions; Section IV Class D Champions; and Class D Regional Champions.

06/12/2024

COGRATULATIONS to the CV-S LADY PATRIOTS!!!🏀🇺🇸🎊

(Thanks to The Cooperstown Crier/ Oneonta Daily Star!)

The Springfield Fourth of July Parade will kick off its 110th year, themed Hometown Celebration, with the Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School Lady Patriots varsity basketball team leading the way as

06/11/2024

UPDATE: We are now all set for trailers & vehicles - THANK YOU!!!🙌
HELP NEEDED: 😄The Springfield 4th of July Parade is looking for two flatbed trailers, preferably with trucks and drivers to pull them in the parade!!! If you can help us out, or know someone who might be able to, please let us know - email [email protected], or call (315)858-0304. THANK YOU!!!

06/07/2024

🎉The Springfield 4th of July Committee is proud to announce THE GRAND MARSHALS OF THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE...!!!🇺🇸
In keeping with this year’s theme of “Hometown Celebration,” the Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School LADY PATRIOITS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM will be honored as Grand Marshals of the 2024 Fourth of July Parade in Springfield Center!
This talented group of athletes consists of seniors Kailey Barnes, Erin Williams, Morgan Huff, Mia Dubben, and Daphnee West, juniors Sara Cortese and Brin Whiteman, and 8th grader Mackenzie McGovern, with Coach Kelly Taggart and assistant coaches BJ Whiteman and Carol McGovern.
Buoyed by community support, team spirit, and determination, the Lady Patriots became the first basketball team from Cherry Valley - Springfield Central School to win sectional playoffs and regionals, going on to play in the state championship Final Four Tournament.
With a record of 20-4, the team amassed several championships and titles over the 2023-24 season, including the Hunter-Tannersville Tournament Champions, Schoharie Turkey Tournament Champions, Tri-Valley League Champions, Section IV Class D Champions, and Class D Regional Champions. The Otsego County Board of Representatives passed a resolution on April 3 in recognition of the accomplishments of this team.
Overcoming great odds to achieve their goals, the team credits much of their success to the fact they have played together for so long that they know each other’s strengths and weaknesses and benefitting from coaches who also know them well. Many of these girls have played basketball together since the 3rd grade, when they were coached by BJ Whiteman. Coach Taggart said, “having the seniors as modified players showed me what they were capable of.” The players agreed that the coaches always knew how hard to push them and they understood when it was time to be serious in practice. According to the coaches, they are selfless players and on any given day any one of them could have been top scorer. In addition to playing together during the season, the team played in summer leagues that challenged them with difficult competition.
The team recognizes the role that a supportive community has played in their success, and one way they give back is by helping with the Biddy Basketball program at CV-S, where many of them got their start.
CV-SCS Superintendent TheriJo Snyder said “The girls made school history with the support of the communities, and the honor of being selected as grand marshals solidifies what small communities are all about.”
The Springfield Fourth of July Parade will kick off its 110th year on Thursday, July 4 at 11:00am in Springfield Center, with the CV-S Lady Patriots Varsity Basketball Team leading the way!!🏀🎊🇺🇸

PHOTO:
Provided by Cherry Valley – Springfield Central School, 2024
Standing: Coach Whiteman, Daphnee West, Morgan Huff, Mia Dubben, Erin Williams, Kailey Barnes, Coach Taggart, Coach McGovern
Kneeling: Brin Whiteman, Mackenzie McGovern, Sara Cortese

06/04/2024

Just a month away...!! 🤩🎇🇺🇲

05/25/2024

Don't forget to register to be in the Springfield 4th of July Parade! 🇺🇸 The parade is open to everyone - businesses, organizations, musical groups, families, and individuals - floats, marchers, vehicles, horses, bicycles and more. Come and be part of our Hometown Celebration! It's free and easy - just fill out the online entry form right here:

All individuals and groups are welcome to join in our celebration of Independence Day! Complete this form to share information about your entry with the parade organizers and announcers. You can return to edit this form and add information if desired. There is no cost to enter the parade. If you hav...

05/16/2024

They're here!!!🎉 Pick up your official 2024 Springfield 4th of July T-shirts NOW at Convenience Corner & Sub Shop in Springfield Center (at the corner of Rt 20 & 80) PLUS, get your tickets for the Glimmerglass Festival's Springfield Appreciation Concert (Saturday, July 13 at 3:30pm) - still just $5 per ticket!
ALL proceeds from sales benefit the Springfield 4th of July Parade and Celebration!
(Special thanks to Jordan, Tom, and ALL the folks at Convenience Corner 😄)

05/07/2024

REMINDER: The Springfield 4th of July Committee will meet this THURSDAY, May 9th, 7pm, at the Springfield Community Center!

04/06/2024

This year’s theme for the Springfield 4th of July Parade is HOMETOWN CELEBRATION!!!🏡🎊🇺🇸
We are honored to host so many neighboring towns each 4th of July, and this year we invite EVERYONE to take this opportunity to show us what you love about your HOMETOWN in the 4th of July Parade as we proudly celebrate ours!
Many thanks to Mr. Charles Strange of Springfield for sharing his unique perspective of our hometown - these images of Springfield Center in green summer glory were captured by his drone on the 4th of July, 2023 - What could be more beautiful?!? 🇺🇸🏡🇺🇸
P.S.: Just go to the "Sign Up" button on the top of our page to register to be in the parade - it's easy and free!!

03/10/2024

Plans are underway for the 2024 4th of July Parade and Celebration!
The Springfield 4th of July Committee meets next at 7pm on Wednesday, March 20th at the Springfield Community Center. If your local not-for-profit organization is looking for a great fundraising opportunity, please join us! 🇺🇸
For more information, email: [email protected]

01/03/2024

🎊Happy New Year!!!🎉
The Springfield 4th of July Committee is starting EARLY this year - we will be holding our first meeting for the 2024 season on Wednesday, January 10, 7:00pm, at the Springfield Community Center (129 County Hwy 29A, in Springfield Center).
All not-for-profit groups are welcome to join us, and must have active membership on the committee in order to hold activities or concessions on the Community Center grounds on July 4th. Individuals from the community are also encouraged to take part in planning and ex*****on of the big day! Bring your ideas for this year's parade theme and thoughts about how your group might be involved that day.
For more information, email [email protected].
As always, donations for Springfield's 4th of July festivities are gratefully accepted - please mail to:
Springfield 4th of July Committee
PO Box 100
Springfield Center, NY 13468

09/16/2023

All are invited to a celebration at the Springfield Community Center on Saturday, October 7th!
Join us for an afternoon of music, food, and fun for all ages as we celebrate the harvest season, as well as recent improvements to the Community Center - including the new multi-use park pavilion and tables, new playground equipment, repaved walking path, community garden, expanded parking, new basketball hoop, kitchen improvements and more - all made possible with the help of community volunteers and funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). We hope to see you there!

07/15/2023

✨️🇺🇲THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!🇺🇲✨️
If you didn't have an opportunity to contribute on the 4th, donations for next year's Springfield 4th of July Parade and Celebration in Springfield Center and the 4th of July Evening Concert & Fireworks at Glimmerglass State Park may be mailed to:

Springfield 4th of July Committee
PO Box 100
Springfield Center, NY 13468

MANY THANKS to all of our partners, supporters, and helpers!!! Including: Glimmerglass State Park, The Glimmerglass Festival, the Community Foundation of Otsego County, the Otsego County Events Grant Program, the Convenience Corner Store, the Springfield Fire Department, the Town of Springfield, the Springfield 4th of July Committee, and EVERYONE else who participated and/or helped out to make Springfield the place to be on the 4th of July!!! ❤️🤍💙

07/08/2023

Here's a few highlights from the 2023 Springfield 4th of July Parade and Celebration, "Salute to Lady Liberty"!
Thank you all so much for joining us... we'll see you next year on the 4th!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
(Feel free to post your own shots in "comments"!)

07/05/2023

The Springfield 4th of July Committee would like to sincerely thank EVERYONE for their participation in the parade - YOU make the Springfield 4th of July Parade and Celebration, and we are honored to have you join us each year and put in the time and effort to make our Independence Day such a special occasion! 🎊🇺🇲
Now, BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the 2023 Springfield Fourth of July Parade Prize Winners!!:

FIRE DEPARTMENTS -
First Place: Worcester Fire Dept.
Second Place: Cherry Valley Fire Dept.
Third Place: Ames Fire Dept.

FIRE DEPT. AUXILIARY -
Worcester Fire Dept. Auxiliary

MOST IN LINE -
Worcester Fire Dept.

VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS -
First Place: Whiteman-Hull-Snyder Am. Legion
Second Place: AM Vets Brad Schrell Memorial Squad
Third Place: Cooperstown Veterans Club

VETERANS AUXILIARY -
Worcester Fire Dept.

MUSICAL PERFORMING GROUP-
Worcester Fire Dept. Drum Corps

FLOATS -
First Place: Old Homestead Farm
Second Place: Deer Run Campground
Third Place: Farm Credit East
Fourth Place: Valley Brook Farm

JUNIOR FLOATS -
First Place: Jordyn Miller
Second Place: Springfield High Meadows 4-H
Third Place: Richfield Springs Cub Scouts
Fourth Place: Springfield First Baptist Church

JUNIOR MARCHING ORGANIZATION -
CV-S Girl Scout Troop 967

07/05/2023

Good night everyone, and thank you for joining us for another awesome 4th of July in Springfield!!🇺🇲🎇🇺🇲