Springfield Fourth of July Parade Celebrates AMERICA 250! Join us in Springfield, NY for a special celebration in honor of the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 4th, 2026! The festivities begin at 11:00am with Springfield’s 112th annual 4th of July Parade themed “AMERICA 250”. Follow the parade to the community center for a patriotic celebration with music by the Cooperstown Community Band, Brooks’ chicken barbecue, hot dogs, homemade pie, Springfield Historical Society Open House, raffles, face painting, and more. Arrive early for free parking at the Springfield Community Center, located at 129 County Rd 29A in Springfield Center. Then head to Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, for an evening concert with Spike and the Boys starting at 7:30pm, followed by a spectacular FIREWORKS display. Springfield…the place to be on the 4th of July! For more information email springfield.july4@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook Special thanks to The Glimmerglass Festival, the Otsego County Events Grant Program, the Community Foundation of Otsego County, the New York State 250th Commemoration Commission, and all of our local supporters!