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Celebrate Independence Day at Castle Clinton

Castle Clinton National Monument

  • Jul 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Join the National Park Service, cultureNOW, American Friends of Lafayette, and the Lower Manhattan Historical Association for the traditional Independence Day flag-raising ceremony at Castle Clinton.

The Veterans Corps of Artillery of New York, 9th New York Field Artillery Regiment (VCASNY), will raise the Star-Spangled  Banner over Castle Clinton in full military regalia. Speeches by the American Friends of Lafayette and Lower Manhattan Historical Association will follow the ceremony. At 10:45am, participants will form up outside Castle Clinton for a parade around Lower Manhattan.

Ranger-led tours of Castle Clinton will be offered throughout the day at 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm. All events are free and open to the public.

 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Program will

Schedule

Date:

Jul 4, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

45 minutes

Program begins at 9:55am and will conclude with a parade around Lower Manhattan starting around 10:45am. The parade will begin outside Castle Clinton.

Contact Information

Eric Ott

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Event Type

  • Exhibition/Show
  • Living History
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