Holiday Celebrations

St. Patrick's Day

St. Paddy's Day Bash is held annually in Downtown Burlington on the Saturday prior to St. Patrick's Day.

Independence Day

July 3rd in the Park is held annually in Burlington's City Park. This event features live music, inflatables/kids play zone, food vendors, park amusement rides and an Independence Day fireworks spectacular! 

Easter

Burlington Recreation & Parks and the Special Events Division offers various Easter activities and events. Check out what is happening this year.

Halloween

Downtown Monster Mash Scavenger Hunt & Kickoff offers a fun scavenger hunt opportunity for families to explore Downtown Burlington on their own time while hunting for spooky monsters! There will be a kickoff celebration and trick or treating held at the Historic Depot on the first day of the scavenger hunt.  

Dark at the Ballpark at the Burlington Sock Puppets Stadium offers trick-or-treating, live performances, a haunted Stadium experience and a Halloween fireworks show! 

Christmas

Burlington Christmas Parade is held annually at 10 am on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. 

Holiday Magic is held Downtown annually on the 2nd Saturday in December. This event hosts live entertainment, horse & carriage rides, community organizations and a visit from a *very magical* holiday friend! 

Christmas in the Park is a Burlington tradition - experience the magic of City Park at Christmas. Features include free park rides, hot cocoa & cookies, kids' crafts and a special visitor from the North Pole!