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Bristol July 4th Parade

Jul 6, 2023 | Photos of the Week

ZENO MOUNTAIN FARM’S enormous lemon float. Independent photo/John S. McCright
ZENO MOUNTAIN FARM brought lemons to the Bristol July 4th parade. Independent photo/John S. McCright
MEMBERS OF THE Zeno Mountain Farm community sitting high atop a giant, lemon-shaped float in the Bristol July 4th parade. Independent photo/John S. McCright

MEMBERS OF THE Zeno Mountain Farm community dressed up as KISS for the ’70s-themed July 4th parade. Independent photo/John S. McCright
MEMBERS OF THE Zeno Mountain Farm community come through with their typically fantastic presentation. Independent photo/John S. McCright
Independent photo/John S. McCright

ONE LITTLE SURESHOT sends a spray of cooling water to a hot crowd at Bristol’s July 4th parade. Independent photo/Steve James
A MONKTON CUB Scout, lollipops in hand, rushes to catch up to the rest of his pack during the 4th of July parade in Bristol on Tuesday. Independent photo/Steve James
LOTS OF KIDS cheering on the floats (especially the ones that threw candy) at Bristol’s July 4th parade. Independent photo/Steve James

The Color Guard opens the Fourth of July parade in Bristol on Tuesday. Independent photo/John S. McCright
A GROOVY DUDE rolls up Main Street on a board. Independent photo/Steve James
Independent photo/John S. McCright

FRED BASER RIDES in a carriage with his wife Marian, who was the official grand marshal of Bristol’s Fourth of July parade. Independent photo/Steve James
Independent photo/John S. McCright
ADDISON COUNTY FARM Bureau supporters parading their cow-themed float at Bristol’s July 4th parade. Independent photo/John S. McCright

Bristol Town Band performs in the Bristol Fourth of July parade on Tuesday. Independent photo/John S. McCright
A BLUES BROTHERS-themed band taking a breather but staying in character at Bristol’s July 4th parade. Independent photo/Steve James
THE BRISTOL PARADE this year featured a Battle of the Bands, with a standout performances by the local quartet called “Counter Clockwise.” Independent photo/Steve James

Independent photo/John S. McCright
EIGHT-MONTH-OLD Josie Huestis of Cornwall celebrating her first Independence Day with her mother, Samantha. Independent photo/Steve James

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This isn’t an article about museums or history. It’s about something simpler. Something sweeter. It’s about pie 🥧

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You know Fred and Judi Danforth of Lincoln. They a
You know Fred and Judi Danforth of Lincoln. They are commemorating the 50th anniversary of their company, Danforth Pewter, this year. The Middlebury company, which the couple founded in 1975, has maintained a legacy rooted in craftsmanship and tradition.

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We got a whole lotta photos from the big Fourth of July parade in Bristol. 

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Our office will be closed on July 4th in honor of Independence Day 🇺🇸

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If you or someone you love was an Addison County high school graduate this year, we invite you to stop by the Addison Independent office to pick up your copy of our annual Graduates special edition 🎓

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Congrats to the Mount Abe softball team, who defea
Congrats to the Mount Abe softball team, who defeated No. 1 Lyndon on Saturday to clinch the state title! Read about the game at the link in the bio.
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Middlebury, VT has elected its first ever dog mayor! Tela begins her year long term today, shown here being sworn in after winning the vote this Saturday.  
 
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Ed -  334 
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The Mt Abraham softball team is heading to the sta
The Mt Abraham softball team is heading to the state final in Castleton on Saturday. Here's Eagle first base Brooke Barnard making the last out in Wednesday's semifinal against Otter Valley. 📷: @stephencharlesjames


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We have learned from subscriber reports that many subscribers did not properly receive their copy of the June 5 edition of the Addison Independent. We are so sorry for the interruption in your delivery! 

Our subscription manager has dug into the program and learned that many papers were incorrectly routed to a further distribution hub by the USPS (our mail delivery partner), delaying their delivery to Addison County towns. They should be delivered today or tomorrow.

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Dang. Check out the focus and intensity on these Middlebury Union High School athletes' faces: Jonathan Kafumbe battling down the 200, and Solstice Binder powering through the 110-meter hurdles. See more photos and read about the action at a recent high school track meet at Middlebury College at the link in the bio.
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