Fourth of July
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Ways of Seeing: Honor the meaning behind Independence Day
“Who are we as this vast and varying group of people, and what is most central to us as a nation?”
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Vermont State Historic Sites celebrate 250th birthday of the U.S. with events and readings
The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation invites visitors to readings of the Declaration of Independence at State Historic Sites on July 4.
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Reading Frederick Douglass at Rokeby in Ferrisburgh
Celebrate Independence Day with a reading of Frederick Douglass’ speech “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?” by François Clemmons.
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Bristol 4th of July Committee raising funds for fireworks show
Summer feels like a long ways off, but preparations for Bristol’s well-loved July Fourth celebrations are already underway, and those efforts are facing some headwinds.
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Local artist’s dove invites reflection at Bristol parade
This Fourth of July, a giant dove named Arlo will take flight in the Bristol parade. The sculpture, created by artist, poet and yoga instructor Elissa Cobb, is…
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Celebrate Independence Day in Brandon on Saturday
Celebrate Independence Day in Brandon with free events all day on Saturday, July 5. There will be the parade, contests, children’s activities, beer garden, auctions, street dance, fireworks…
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Letter to the editor: Many helped make Bristol’s July 4 events successful
The Bristol 4th of July celebrations this year were nothing short of spectacular, and we have our wonderful community to thank for it. From the vibrant parade to…
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LaRose Surveys wins third straight outhouse title
The annual outhouse race amidst Bristol’s July 4 festivities never disappoints.
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Sylvia Coffin to lead July 4th parade
Known for her volunteer work and dedication to preserving Bristol’s rich history, Coffin embodies the spirit of community and patriotism that the Fourth of July parade seeks to…
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Brandon Independence Day parade coming up
Celebrate Independence Day in Brandon with free events all day on Saturday, July 6. There will be the parade, contests, children’s activities, a beer garden, auctions, a street…
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Bristol 4th committee gets boost from Cubbers
The Bristol Fourth of July Committee extends its deepest appreciation to Cubbers Restaurant for its generous contribution toward the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations in Bristol.
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Outhouse champ back for more
Some might have considered the July 4, 2022, victory by LaRose Surveys in the Great Bristol Outhouse Race — by a toilet-paper-thin margin over a defending champion team…
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County ready for Fourth of July
The 147th anniversary of America’s independence is almost here, and the usual slate of festivities is back to pre-pandemic levels. Plus Bristol is upping its game with a…
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Fort Ticonderoga celebrates July 4
For anyone interested in venturing across Lake Champlain this 4th of July weekend, Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate Independence Day with special events and programs throughout the holiday weekend,…
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Outhouses rock on Bristol’s Main Street
The outhouse races returned to Bristol’s main drag Monday morning after being run “unofficially” in a residential neighborhood for the past two years because of the pandemic.
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Underdogs victorious in Bristol outhouse race
BRISTOL — “I am incredibly nervous,” Cam Perta, 27, said. “I would love to say it’s a casual fun run race, relaxing — not the case. I am…