Here is a listing of 4th of July events planned for the weekend, courtesy of VisitNewEngland.com. If you have additional information on a specific event please send it to news@fox44.net.
- Green Mountain Chorus
Burlington,Vermont
July 3, 2009
As part of Burlington's celebration of the Fourth of July and the kickoff of the Lake Champlain Quadricentennial celebration, the Green Mountain Chorus will be performing in concert.
Location: Burlington Waterfront Park. Time: Starting at 5:30 p.m. on the Promenade and then later moving to the Boathouse. Information: 802-879-3105 or visit www.greenmountainchorus.org
- Independence Day Waterfront Celebration
Burlington, Vermont
July 3, 2009
Fireworks over Burlington harbor at 9:30 p.m. This is the opening event of the 11-day Burlington International Waterfront Festival at various locations throughout Burlington. Vermont's resplendent lake-side city will host an unforgettable extravaganza featuring music, comedy, film, theater, writers, dancers, new technology, lake ecology, and special events. Look forward to world-class, multi-faceted Native American and Franco-American showcases, dynamic history forums, invigorating lake walks and waterfront activities, headline music concerts, and fireworks extravaganzas. On Saturday, July 11th a mammoth parade and day-long celebration will culminate in a stunning pageant and international fireworks spectacular. Information: 802-264-0766 or visit http://celebratechamplain.org
- Fourth of July with Parade and Fireworks
Island Pond, Vermont
July 3, 2009 to July 5, 2009
The parade, boat parade, and fireworks will be on July 4th. There will be games, crafters, food events, and more throughout the Independence Day weekend.
Location: Downtown Island Pond. Time: Friday, 3-10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Cost: Free, with a small charge for some events. Information: 802-723-9889 or 802-723-6194or visit www.islandpondchamber.org/events.html
- Brandon Independence Day Celebration with Parade and Fireworks
Brandon, Vermont
July 4, 2009
The Brandon Independence Day Celebration celebrates the Fourth of July with music, activities, parade, and fireworks at dusk.
Location: July 4th parade and activities in downtown Brandon and fireworks at Park Village. Time: Activities at 10 a.m. Parade at 1 pm. Fireworks at dusk. Information: 802-247-6401 or visit www.brandon.org.
- Celebration & Fireman's BBQ
Killington, Vermont
July 4, 2009
The Fourth of July Celebration and Fireman's barbecue 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.
Location: Herbert I. Johnson Recreation Center on River Road. The day's events include a parade from the Killington Events Hall (formerly the Grange) down River Road to the Johnson Recreation Center at 10 a.m.; firemen's barbecue starts at 11 a.m.; silent auction starts at noon; field day for kids starts at 1 p.m.; belly flop contest at the pool at 3:30 p.m.; live music at 7 p.m.; and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Information: www.killingtontown.com/
- Fireworks at Brookside Campground
Enosburg Falls, Vermont
July 4, 2009
Come and celebrate the July 4th at Brookside Campground. Fireworks are let off in a field outside of the campground. There is an intermission between two shows.
Location: 2805 Horse Shoe Circle. Time: 9:30 p.m. Cost: Donations accepted. Information: 802-933-7430
- Fourth of July at Mount Snow with Fireworks
-- Wilmington, Vermont
July 4, 2009
Festivities for all ages to celebrate Independence Day. July 4th Fireworks will begin around 9 p.m.
Location: Baker's Field, Beaver Street. Information: 802-464-8092 or visit www.visitvermont.com.
- Fourth of July Celebration
Manchester Center, Vermont
July 4, 2009
This event includes a 5K Fun Run, food, music, demonstrations, soccer game and fireworks. Location: Dana L. Thompson Recreation Center, 340 Recreation Park Road. Information: www.manchestervermont.net.
- Fourth of July Gala with Horseshoes, Parade, Barbecue, and Shortcake
Peacham, Vermont
July 4, 2009
Peacham celebrates July 4th with a horseshoe tournament, Independence Day parade, barbecue lunch, firefighters games, Parker Hill Road Band, blacksmith shop demonstrations, historical association open house, water slide and games for kids, Gary Darling/Steve Wright Duo, library book sale, ghost walk presentations, Declaration of Independence, pig roast, and strawberry shortcake supper. Information: 802-592-3218 or visit www.peacham.net.
- Fourth of July with Crafts, Fiddlers, Fireworks
Lyndonville and East Burke, Vermont
July 3, 2009 to July 4, 2009
Celebration includes fireworks and chair lift rides on Burke Mountain, concerts (including the Vermont Philharmonic), fiddlers' contest and workshops, Burklyn Arts Council juried Vermont craft fair, barbecue chicken dinner in the park, train rides with political comedian Danny Gore, Teddy Roosevelt re-enactor, Northeast Kingdom Farmers' Markets and more. Location: Various locations for each event. Information: 802 626-9696.
- Independence Day Celebration
Montpelier, Vermont
July 3, 2009
Festivities throughout downtown Montpelier include a pancake breakfast, pool party at Montpelier Rec Department, Montpelier Mile road race, street dances and performances on the State House Lawn. Gigantic parade at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Information: 802-223-9604 or visit www.mdca.org.
- Independence Day Celebration
Stowe, Vermont
July 4, 2009
Following the Moscow parade, head over to Stowe's celebration, featuring the World's Shortest Marathon, a bouncy house, a barbecue, seven miles of tent sales, mountain bike tours, live music, and many more events culminating with a fabulous fireworks display from the Mayo Farm, on Mayo Farm Road, at dusk. Information: www.gostowe.com/saa/fourth.php.
- Independence Day Celebration at the Fairgrounds
Barton, Vermont
July 4, 2009
Parade, tractor pull, horse pull, horse show, chicken barbecue, grand fireworks show. Location: Orleans County Fairgrounds, Roaring Brook Road. Information: www.orleanscountyfair.org.
- Independence Day Celebration with Barbecue and Fireworks
Granville, Vermont
July 4, 2009
The Granville Fire Department will put on a July 4th fireworks show following a fair including all participating local businesses and a Fourth of July barbecue hosted by the Moss Glenn Grange.
Location: Near D's Doghouse on Route 100, Air Port Flat. Information: 802-767-3027.
- Independence Day Celebration With Live Music and Street Dance
Brandon, Vermont
July 3, 2009
First annual street dance to celebrate July 4th will be in back of Central Park with Fourth of July music by DJ Derrick Cram. There will be food vendors starting at 5 p.m.
Location: Central Park, US 7 and VT Route 73 and Route 73 E. Time: 6-10 p.m. Information: 802- 247-3275.
- July 4th Celebration & Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Bennington, Vermont
July 4, 2009
Celebrate the Fourth of July with old-time fun on the lawn of the Bennington Monument with colonial music, games, and activities for children. The Reading of the Declaration of Independence by local actor Willy Jones will take place at 1 p.m. Discussion about Independence Day and audience input will follow. Location: Bennington Battle Monument, 15 Monument Circle. Time: Reading at 1-2 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: 802-447-0550 or visit www.HistoricVermont.org/bennington.
- July 4th Celebration Smuggs Style
Jeffersonville, Vermont
July 4, 2009
There will be a Fourth of July parade and country fair in Jeffersonville. Goodtime Charlie will host the festivities in Jeffersonville and at Smugglers' Notch. Evening celebration of Independence Day includes music by the 40th Army Band and an old-fashioned Firemen's Barbeque. At dark there will be fireworks with the majestic Green Mountains as a back drop. Location: Smugglers Notch Resort, 4323 Vermont Route 108 South. Information: 800-451-8752 or visit www.smuggs.com/pages/summer/specialOffers.php.
- Music and Fireworks
Grafton, Vermont
July 3, 2009
In celebration of Lake Champlain's Quadricentennial, the VSO presents a salute to Samuel de Champlain, who discovered our bordering-on-great lake in 1609. The VSO pays tribute to our 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.
Location: Grafton Ponds. Time: Gates at 5:30 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m. Information and tickets: 802-257-0124.
- Old Vermont Fourth of July with Music, Ice Cream, Historic Games
Woodstock, Vermont
July 4, 2009
A traditional July 4th observance, featuring patriotic speeches, debates, traditional music, making 1890 flags, wagon rides, a spelling bee, ice cream making, and historic games to commemorate Independence Day.
Location: Billings Farm and Museum, Route 12 North and River Road. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 802-457-2355 or visit www.billingsfarm.org.
- President Calvin Coolidge July 4th Birthday Parade
Plymouth Notch, Vermont
July 4, 2009
Commemorate the birthday of the only president born on Independence Day. March from the village green to the cemetery where a wreath from the White House is laid at the president's gravesite. Fourth of July Parade is led by the Vermont National Guard. A July 4th chicken barbecue follows at the Wilder House Restaurant.
Location: President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, 3780 Route 100A. Time: Noon. Information: 802- 672-3773 or visit www.HistoricVermont.org/Coolidge.
- Rutland City Fireworks
Rutland City, Vermont
July 4, 2009
The fireworks will begin at 9:45 p.m. at the fairgrounds following Summer Smash 2009. Food and Vendor concessions open at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Vermont State Fairgrounds, Route 7. Time: 4:30-10:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: 802-773-2747 or visit www.rutlandvermont.com - Street Fair and Fourth of July Parade
Wardsboro, Vermont
July 4, 2009
Southern Vermont's oldest Independence Day celebration happens again along Main Street followed by a vibrant street fair with 50 vendors.
Location: Main Street. Information: http://sites.google.com/site/wardsboroparade.
- The Vermont Symphony Orchestra at Shelburne Farms
Shelburne, Vermont
July 4, 2009
In celebration of Lake Champlain's Quadricentennial, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra presents a salute to Vermont's own Uncle Sam, that is, Samuel de Champlain, who explored this 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. Location: Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road. Time: Gates at 5 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m. Information and tickets: 802-864-5741 ext. 10 or 802-863-5966 or visit www.shelburnefarms.org.
- Warren Fourth of July Celebration
Warren, Vermont
July 4, 2009
Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with the wild and wacky parade along Main Street at 10 a.m. It's party time the rest of the day with music, dancing and plenty of food and drink. Fireworks at dusk at Sugarbush Resort, 1840 Sugarbush Access Road. Information: www.warren4thofjuly.com.
- World's Shortest July 4th Parade
Moscow, Vermont
July 4, 2009
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 10 a.m. on July 4.
