A Day to Remember: Brandermill’s Fourth of July Celebration
The Fourth of July celebration in Brandermill is an iconic tradition and widely recognized throughout the community for how extravagant the day is! The Brandermill Community Association is honored to collaborate with all the dedicated volunteers, clubs, groups, sponsors, and others who help make this event possible for everyone to enjoy!
The day began bright and early with the 7.4K race through the neighborhoods. At 10:00 AM, the parade kicked off with more than 50 entries, making it the largest parade we have ever had!
This year’s parade winners (2025) were:
- Blankenship Mechanical
- Brandermill Church
- Makos
- Sailing Club
- River City Cruisers
- Bagpipers
Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you for your creativity, spirit, and dedication to making the parade such a memorable part of the day!
Following the parade, the celebration continued with a community picnic at Sunday Park. Highlights include:
- Free hot dogs served by the Boy Scouts
- Free watermelon slices provided by the Lions Club
- Free ice-cold drinks
- Live music from The Gone Drillin Band, played a mix of country, blues, soul, and classic rock
- Face painting and balloon art by The Art Factory
- Classic lawn games such as Jenga and cornhole for friendly competition
- Local vendors and tents including the Brandermill Community Association, B&K Properties, Art Factory, All Belgium Waffle Truck, and YAW! Baked Baguette Bites
- A meet and greet with the BCA Board of Directors, where residents could ask questions, share feedback, and pick up a Brandermill history book
- A cooling station for dogs, completed with baby pools to help pets beat the summer heat
As night fell, the grand finale began. This year’s (2025) fireworks displayed over the Swift Creek Reservoir lit up the sky in spectacular fashion! With over 4,500 fireworks shells—an incredible increase from 2024’s 816—the 2025 show promised to be more spectacular than ever. For the first time, the fireworks launched from a barge positioned about 200 feet from the Sunday Park dock, providing improved visibility and stunning reflections across the water.
There was truly something for everyone. All were encouraged to come out, celebrate, and enjoy the day with neighbors and friends!
Sponsor contact information is attached below for those who’d like to express their thanks or connect!
Take a look at this year’s (2025) photos and relive all the fun and excitement! Thank you to all who sent in their photos for us to share!
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Do not forget to check out photos from last year’s (2024) celebration below!