Linton Freedom Festival

The Linton Freedom Festival is a week-long celebration held in Linton, Indiana, culminating in Indiana's largest Independence Day parade on July 4th at 10 a.m. The festival runs from June 30 to July 5, 2025, primarily at Humphreys Park and City Park in Linton. It features a variety of activities for all ages, including a carnival, great local food such as fish and breaded tenderloin sandwiches, continuous nightly local entertainment, a marketplace/flea market, and a grand fireworks display on the Fourth of July.

The central highlight is the Independence Day parade, attracting nearly 40,000 people annually, showcasing floats, bands, and clowns. The festival emphasizes community spirit with diverse events such as arts and crafts vendors, a horse-pull, bed races, lip sync contest, and contests like Little Miss & Little Mister Linton. Additional significant events leading up to the festival include the Linton Freedom Festival 5k run/walk, held earlier in June, golf tournaments, classic car shows, karaoke contests, and themed contests like Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker.

Events are mainly hosted in the city and Humphreys Park area, which transforms into a lively hub with carnival rides and stalls. The vibe is festive, family-friendly, and community-oriented, drawing visitors from across the region to celebrate Independence Day and summer with food, fun, and patriotic pride.

A rough schedule includes:

• June 14: Linton Freedom Festival 5k Run/Walk starting at City Park (early morning)
• June 30 – July 5: Various nightly entertainment acts and carnival activities
• July 4, 10 a.m.: The large Independence Day parade through Linton
• July 4 evening: Fireworks display at the park
• Throughout the week: Arts & crafts market, horse-pull event, bed races, lip sync contest, contests for children, plus continuous food vendors and carnival rides.

The festival is organized by the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce, which ensures a broad range of events appealing to all ages and interests, highlighting community pride and patriotism.

The event space is handicapped accessible, and festival updates are regularly posted on the official website and Facebook page, which provide detailed schedules and weather-related notifications.

Historically, the festival was established as an annual community celebration to honor Independence Day, expanding over time to include various cultural and recreational events to engage locals and visitors alike in patriotic and festive activities. The parade has become a key cultural fixture in Indiana, known as the largest Independence Day parade in the state.