The Town of Colchester is hosting a parade, 5K Fun Run and party with fireworks at Bayside Park to celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 4. The 54th parade starts at 10 a.m. at Colchester High School before going down Blakely Road and ending at Lavigne Road. Expect parade roads to be closed for an hour to accommodate the festivities. Parade: • The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at Colchester High School • Parade Route: The parade will process from Colchester High School, down Blakely Road, and end at Lavigne Road. Road closure is expected to be approximately one hour. Bayside Beach: Lifeguards will not be on duty for the 4th of July. Bayside Park: Department of Parks and Recreation – Fourth of July Events! On Friday, July 4th, the Town will be hosting a series of events to celebrate Independence Day! Below is the schedule and everything you need to know: 5K Fun Run. $5.00 per participant. 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.: Registration at Union Memorial School (253 Main Street) Activities begin in the morning, with fireworks at duskWhy you should go: Colchester's 4th of July celebration will kick off with a parade at 10 a.m. at Colchester High School. Burlington's Independence Day Celebration. This annual Waterfront Park celebration will conclude in a fireworks show over Lake Champlain Thursday, July 3. Colchester 4th of July Celebration Visit Colchester for the July 4th holiday this summer! Colchester Parks & Recreation’s 51st Annual Celebration will occur on Monday, July 4th and include a Fun Run, Parade, and evening of musical entertainment, inflatables, food trucks, and fireworks. The day begins with a 5K Fun Run starting at 8:15 AM at Union Memorial School and traveling Start your morning off with the parade at 10:00 AM. In the evening, join us at Bayside Park with a performance by The Hitmen, followed by one of the best fireworks shows in the state at Bayside Park. Location: Bayside Softball Field (fireworks and 5K Fun Run); Parade starts at Colchester High School. Time: 7:30 AM 5K Fun Run, 10:00 AM Parade and fireworks begin at dusk Highlights: A day of events with a parade, 5K Fun Run and fireworks. Local Advice: For the parade, find a seat near Lavigne Road for easy access to parking after the event The Fourth of July in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom is all about community spirit—join in the celebrations across small towns with parades, music, activities, and fireworks. Parade: The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at Colchester High School; Parade Route: The parade will process from Colchester High School, down Blakely Road, and end at Lavigne Road. Road closure is expected to be approximately one hour. Bayside Beach: Lifeguards will not be on duty for the 4th of July. Bayside Park: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Inflatables Join us in Colchester to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th! It all starts with a 5K Fun Run beginning at the Union Memorial School and heading down Middle Road; registration starts at 7:30 am. Annual parade will process down BLAKELY ROAD from Colchester High School to Lavigne Road starting at 11:00 am. Lifeguards will be on duty at Bayside Beach and boat rentals/inflatable water park Colchester, VT: parade starting at 10:00 a.m. from Colchester High School, fireworks at dusk from Bayside Softball Field Friday, July 4 Danville, VT: fireworks at Joe’s Pond Thursday, July 3 at dusk Why you should go: Colchester's 4th of July celebration will kick off with a parade at 10 a.m. at Colchester High School. A 5K Fun Run begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Middle School. Colchester’s Independence Day celebration begins with a 5K Fun Run at 7:30 AM, followed by the parade at 10:00 AM starting from Colchester High School. The day concludes with fireworks at dusk along the bay at Bayside Softball Field. Milton celebrates the 4th of July with a parade at 11 am, a Chicken BBQ & DJ at 5:30 p.m. at the Fire Station, a community band performance at 7:30 p.m. at Bombardier Park West, and fireworks at dusk. Event Information. Essex Junction July 4th Celebration. The annual July 4th Celebration in Essex Junction takes place at the Champlain Valley Search for Colchester, VT July 4th fireworks, events, parades, restaurants, things to do and more! And if you love those 'bombs bursting in air' on the Fourth of July, check here for a list of some of the best fireworks displays in the Colchester area for Independence Day 2025. Vermont 4th of July: Parades & Fireworks 2024 Looking for the best ways to celebrate Independence Day in the Green Mountain State? this comprehensive guide to Vermont 4th of July festivities is designed to help you plan the perfect festivity! Colchester Addresses. Bayside Park. July 4, 10 a.m. end of Fireworks 2 West Lakeshore Drive, Colchester VT 05446. Colchester High School. 131 Laker Ln, Colchester VT 05446. Colchester Middle School. 425 Blakely Rd, Colchester, VT 05446. Malletts Bay School. 609 Blakely Rd, Colchester VT 05446 Vermont to ‘Go Fourth’ with five days of parades and pyrotechnics At least 50 cities and towns are offering free public Independence Day festivities that stretch from Wednesday through Sunday. Schedule Of Events: 4th of July Parade The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at Colchester High School Parade Route: The parade will process from Colchester High School, down Blakely Road, and end at Lavigne Road. Road closure is expected to be approx. one hour. 5K Fun Run $5.00 per participant 7:30am - 8:00am: Fun Run Registration at Union Memorial
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