Event Details
Rye Day Returns — Bigger and Better Than Ever!
July 4 & 5 at Parsons Field
If you were at Parsons Field three years ago for Rye Day, you know what kind of magic this community can create. The laughter of children splashing through foam, families gathered on lawn chairs as live music filled the summer air, neighbors reconnecting over ice cream - it was one of those days that reminds you exactly why you love living in Rye. This July 4th weekend, we're doing it all over again. And this time, we have even more reason to celebrate.
Welcome to Rye Day 2026, where two extraordinary milestones come together in one unforgettable weekend. This year, we mark 300 years since Rye was founded as a town and 250 years of American independence - a truly once-in-a-lifetime convergence of local pride and national history. What better place to honor both than right here on the green at Parsons Field, surrounded by the neighbors, friends, and families who make this community so special?
The festivities kick off Saturday, July 4th at 11 AM with a festive community parade marching onto Parsons Field, setting a joyful and patriotic tone for the day ahead. We'll then pause to hear moving tributes that bring to life the remarkable stories behind our nation and our town - the voices, the struggles, and the triumphs that shaped both Rye and America across three centuries. Inspiring, personal, and not to be missed.
Then the real fun begins. From 11 AM to 4:30 PM, Parsons Field transforms into a full-on summer celebration. Kids can meet and pose with Disney characters, get creative at the face painting station, and take on friends in giant lawn games. Local vendors and community organizations fill the grounds with energy and color, while the big stage comes alive with live music all afternoon. And of course - no Fourth of July is complete without Texas BBQ, great American burgers, and ice cream from the trucks lined up and ready to serve.
Then come back Sunday evening, July 5th from 6 to 9:30 PM for a warm and wonderful close to the weekend - live music drifting across the field, food trucks, community, and that unmistakable Rye summer feeling.
Two days. Two milestones. One town.
See you at Parsons Field this Independence Day weekend - and bring the whole family.