Lancaster, NY Independence Day Carnival– July 2 to 4, 2026 on West Main. Features live music- Terry Buckwald, Nerds Gone Wild, Carnival Kids Steel Band, Badlands, Parade, Fireworks.

July 2

4-10pm- Carnival Open

3pm – Time Capsule Submission Deadline

3:30-6:30pm – Terry Buckwald at Cayuga Creek Park

7-11pm – Badlands at Caygua Creek Park

July 3

4-10pm- Carnival Open

4-6pm – Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra at Cayuga Creek Park

7-11pm- Nerds Gone Wild at Cayuga Creek Park

July 4th 2026 Main Events Schedule
  • 8:00 AM: Bob Giza 10k Run (hosted by the Boys & Girls Club)
  • 10:30am– Lancaster Town Band at Caygua Creek Park
  • 11:00 AM: Parade line-up begins (Route: Erie St., Court St., Pleasant Ave., to Central Ave.)
  • 12:00 PM: The Independence Day Parade commences
  • Noon to 10pm – Carnival