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Highlights for 2009
Burlington — July 3 - Independence Day Waterfront Celebration,
The Queen City’s Independence Day celebration this year is tied into the Quadricentennial Celebration of Lake Champlain to make it even more exciting! The celebrations include concerts and other festivities at Perkins Pier, North Beach and Waterfront Park, beginning at about 4:00 p.m., and culminating in a grand display of fireworks at 9:30 p.m. http://www.enjoyburlington.com
Montpelier — July 3 – July 3rd Independence Day Celebration
A full day of fun in the Capital City! Starting at 8 AM with a community pancake breakfast, a lawn party at the library, free family day at the public pool, plus live theater, films, live music, a road race, and street parties! The gigantic hour-long parade filled with music, floats and fun starts 6:00 p.m and ends at the State House, which is the best spot for evening fireworks viewing. http://www.mdca.org/home
Brandon – July 4th – Brandon Independence Day Celebration
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has declared the Brandon Independence Day Celebration as one of the Top Ten Events of the Summer. The day long celebration will be held on July 4th in 2009, the first Saturday of July. The Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. but the park opens at 9:00 a.m. for activities, games, music, and food. The fiddler's contest is in Central Park following the parade. Activities, food and fireworks at dusk at Park Village.http://www.brandon.org/parade_2.php
More Community Celebrations Around Vermont
Northern Vermont
Island Pond — July 3 & 4 – Celebrations includes dancing on Friday to a live band in Gazebo Park at 6:00 p.m. Saturday features a parade at 11am then entertainment, events, food, crafts, music and fun all day long in Gazebo Park. http://www.islandpond.com/pdf/fourth-of-july.htm
Barton — July 4 – Independence Day Celebration at the Fairgrounds.
Parade, tractor pull, horse pull, horse show, chicken BBQ, grand fireworks show. Orleans County Fairgrounds, Roaring Brook Rd, Barton. http://www.orleanscountyfair.org
Jeffersonville and Smuggler's Notch — July 4 - Enjoy their signature 4th of July entertainment for families, with a parade and fair in town followed by a barbecue, music by Vermont’s own 40th Army Band and fireworks to conclude the holiday evening. http://www.smuggs.com/
Moscow — July 4 – World’s Shortest July 4th Parade
As featured in the New York Times, Moscow’s parade is billed as the world's shortest July 4th parade. Local radio stations provide marching music, and the parade goes up to the end of town, turns around, and marches back again! You can (barely) catch it starting at 10am on July 4.
Shelburne — July 4 - The Vermont Symphony Orchestra at Shelburne Farms.
In celebration of Lake Champlain’s Quadricentennial, the VSO presents a salute to Uncle Sam—Vermont’s own Uncle Sam, that is, Samuel de Champlain, who explored this bordering-on-great lake in 1609. The VSO pays tribute to a Frenchman in America with Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” and a program both Gallic and aquatic: an overture by Berlioz, selections from Les Misérables, Sousa’s Hands Across the Sea March, Handel’s Water Music, and show tunes from South Pacific. Fireworks accompany the 1812 Overture for a dramatic bon soir.
http://www.shelburnefarms.org/
Stowe — July 4 – Stowe Independence Day Celebration
Following the Moscow parade, head over to Stowe’s celebration, featuring the World’s Shortest Marathon, a bouncy house, a BBQ, “seven miles of tent sales,” mountain bike tours, live music, and many more events culminating with a fabulous fireworks display from the Mayo Farm at dusk.
http://www.gostowe.com/saa/fourth.php
Central Vermont
Waterbury — June 27 - Independence Day Celebration features a parade down Main Street at 11:00 a.m. with the theme “Classic Movies” and a full day of festivities with food, vendors, games and more at the State Office Complex.
Killington — July 4 - July 4th Celebration & Fireman’s BBQ
The 4th of July Celebration and Fireman's BBQ is one of the most popular events of the summer! All day long enjoy the wonderful food cooked by the Fire Department and other volunteers. During the afternoon, enjoy fun filled games and entertainment. Bring a picnic blanket and be prepared to stay all day long. http://www.killingtontown.com/
Plymouth Notch — July 4 - President Calvin Coolidge Birthday Celebration
Commemorate the birthday of the only president born on Independence Day at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. At noon, march with members of the VT
National Guard from the village green to the cemetery where a wreath from the White House is laid at the President’s grave site. A chicken barbecue follows at the Wilder Restaurant.
http://www.historicvermont.org/coolidge/coolidge.html
Randolph — July 4 – 4th of July Parade and Celebration
MAKING IT IN VERMONT is the theme for this year's Fourth of July Parade & Celebration. The Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. and the celebration starts directly after the parade on Merchants Row with food, performances, and games. http://www.randolph-chamber.com
Rutland — July 4 – Summer Smash 2009 & 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza
Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby begins at 6:30 p.m., Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Extravaganza at 9:45 p.m., free parking. Vermont State Fairgrounds.
http://www.rutlandvermont.com/
Warren — July 4 - The 61st Annual Warren 4th of July Celebration
For many visitors and Vermonters alike, this event, one of largest individual 4th of July celebrations in the state, is a must-see, must-do event! Festivities begin with the wild and wacky parade along Main Street at 10 a.m. Get there early to stake out your spot. It's party time the rest of the day with music, dancing and plenty of food and drink. Fireworks at dusk at Sugarbush Resort. http://www.warren4thofjuly.com/
Woodstock – July 4 – Old Vermont 4th at the Billings Farm & Museum
A traditional celebration featuring the reading of the Declaration of Independence at noon, wagon rides, historic debates, making 1890 flags, a spelling bee, ice cream making, and the egg toss. Activities begin at 10:00 a.m. http://www.billingsfarm.org/programs-events/special_events/flag.html
Southern Vermont
Brattleboro — July 3 & 4– Music & Fireworks under the stars at Grafton Ponds
Friday: Superb music performed by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, followed by dazzling fireworks under the stars at idyllic Grafton Ponds. Saturday: Various Independence Day events and festivities on Main Street and Living Memorial Park. http://www.brattleborochamber.org/
Grafton — July 3 – July 5th – The Grafton Musical Festival is a new musical event with performances planned from July 3-5 in Grafton. Friday, July 3: Afternoon entertainment in Grafton Village, kids carnival, then the annual Vermont Symphony Orchestra Concert & fireworks that evening. Saturday, July 4: Outdoor concert with Love Bomb. July 5: Gospel service at Grafton Church & Gospel Brunch at The Old Tavern at Grafton. http://www.gfrcc.org/events.html
Bennington — July 4 - Old Time 4th Celebration and Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Celebrate the Fourth of July with old time fun on the lawn of the Bennington Monument with colonial music, games, and activities for children. In keeping with the annual tradition, the Reading of the Declaration of Independence with local actor Willy Jones will take place at 1:00 PM. http://www.historicvermont.org/bennington/index.htm
Manchester Center — July 4 -The Manchester 4th of July Celebration
Held at the Dana L. Thompson Recreation Center in Manchester Center. This event includes a 5K Fun Run, food, music, demonstrations, soccer game and fireworks. http://www.manchestervermont.net/
Wardsboro — July 4 – Street Fair and 4th of July Parade
Southern Vermont’s oldest Independence Day celebration happens again along Main Street followed by a vibrant street fair with 50 vendors! http://sites.google.com/site/wardsboroparade/
Wilmington — July 4 - The 32nd Annual 4th of July Mount Snow Area Fireworks
The Independence Day celebrations starts at 6:00 p.m. with a party, live entertainment and vendors at Baker Field, Twin Valley High School. The evening culminates with a spectacular Fireworks display at dusk – 9:00 p.m. http://www.visitvermont.com/
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