Sewanee Fourth of July Committee Announces the 2026 Theme
This year, our celebration carries a proud G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) Show theme that honors greatness in our nation’s story and in the community traditions that bring us together. We mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the 40th anniversary of the Sewanee Fourth of July celebration, and the 100th anniversary of the founding of Sewanee Elementary School, and we are grateful to celebrate these milestones together as one hometown with a legacy worth honoring.
The G.O.A.T. Show begins Friday evening, July 3, 2026, and continues through Saturday, July 4, 2026, culminating with fireworks on Saturday night. Join neighbors and friends for the Almost World Famous Mutt Show, Arts & Crafts Fair, Cake Contest, and (of course) the Parade as we celebrate with pride, purpose, and tradition.
The next planning meeting is at 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, via Zoom. Volunteers are needed for the parade, children’s games, Almost World Famous Mutt Show and more. If community members don’t volunteer, we can’t offer events. To volunteer and to get the Zoom link, please email
<sewaneejuly4th@gmail.com>.
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