Summer Solstice Garden Party in Bangor, Maine to Feature Live Music & Giveaways

A celebration of the summer solstice and the official start of the astronomical summer will take place in downtown Bangor on Friday, June 20, 2025.

The Downtown Bangor Partnership will host the Summer Solstice Garden Party at Norumbega Parkway.

The celebration will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and feature lawn games, refreshments, live music, giveaways and more.

The event is for all ages and will be free to the public.

"Come celebrate midsummer in Downtown Bangor!" organizers say on DownTownBangor.com. "We'll revel in the enjoyment of our summer adopt-a-gardens while they bloom beneath the moon! Gather in the gardens for a lovely late afternoon of community in one of the most beautiful parts of the city."

What is the summer solstice, and when is it?

The 2025 summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere will occur on Friday, June 20, 2025, 10:42 p.m.

The summer solstice marks the official start of the astronomical summer and the longest day of the year.

Meanwhile, the winter solstice will occur in the Southern Hemisphere, marking the start of winter and shortest day and longest night of the year.

Here are a few other events being planned by the Downtown Bangor Partnership.

The 5th Weird Walkin’ Wednesday: The Bubble Bustle - Wednesday, June 25, from noon to 1 p.m. in West Market Square

First Fridays Art Walk: Friday, July 4 - 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Bangor

Downtown Bangor Summer Sidewalk Art Festival 2025 - Saturday, July 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Bangor

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For more information on the Summer Solstice Garden Party and other events happening throughout the city of Bangor, head to DownTownBangor.com/Events.