Close proximity to Acadia National Park and typical pristine summer weather makes spending Independence Day in Bar Harbor, ME an easy decision to make. The day is filled with a large selection of events that are open to the whole family, and most importantly the day begins with an optional Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Bar Harbor Rotary Club. A large Independence Day Parade takes place in the early morning, and following that you can partake in a seafood festival, concerts, fireworks, and many other celebrations. Bar Harbor is a popular destination for the Fourth of July, however, so it is heavily recommended that guests planning to stay in the area book their accommodations many months in advance.

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