Holidays

If you missed the fireworks in Bar Harbor on July 4, 2019 here's a pretty good video!

Southwest Harbor put on a great fireworks display last night, July 4th. Thanks to Erland Seavey who captured it!

What a gorgeous day in Bar Harbor! The weather was sunny with temperatures in the low 80's with a slight ocean breeze. Bar Harbor's 4th of July Parade didn't disappoint! Check out the photos from the day!

After not being able to ride in the parade last year, 2019 seems to be Beacon's year! Look for Beacon in the Bar Harbor Parade! #letbeaconride

A Navy destroyer built in Maine will return to the state as a part of the Fourth of July festivities in Eastport.

After intense confusion and concern over the plan to continue charging parking fees at meters and kiosks on the 4th of July, the Bar Harbor Town Council met in emergency session on Monday, night, July 1st.

The Bar Harbor Town Council will meet in an emergency meeting Monday, July 1st at 7PM to discuss the 4th of July Parking and whether meter and kiosk parking will be enforced on that day.

Bar Harbor is a great place to be on the 4th of July! Here are a list of activities taking place on Thursday, July 4th, 2019 along with some helpful tips!

Late Friday afternoon, June 28th Governor Janet Mills announced that all State of Maine offices will be closed on Friday, July 5, 2019 in observance of Independence Day.

There has been some misunderstanding regarding the parking policy on July 4th, and the Bar Harbor Police Department reached out in an attempt to clarify the issue, and hopefully avoid residents and visitors receiving tickets on July 4th.