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 the lively outhouse races, the day was filled with joy, laughter, and a profound sense of togetherness.
The annual outhouse race amidst Bristol’s July 4 festivities never disappoints.
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 celebrate.
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 dance, fireworks and much more.
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.
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 led by prominent portable potty racing enthusiast Cam Perta — to be an upset.
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 new facet to its already busy Fourth of July program.
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, July 1-4.
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.
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 a bundle of nerves. I’ve been up since 6 a.m. Pacing, hydrating, eating some oatmeal — you name it.”Perta, an English … (read more)
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https://youtu.be/ncxqIf0Z-yk BRISTOL — Despite dreary weather — and the tail end of a pandemic that almost canceled the event last year — the 44th annual outhouse race went on in Bristol. For the second year in a row, Kris Perlee hosted the race on Elm St … (read more)
ADDISON COUNTY — “Independence Day” will take on new meaning on July 4, with the resurrection of some traditional holiday favorites following a 15-month moratorium on public celebrations due to COVID-19.One of the state’s largest July 4 parades, in Bristo … (read more)
Salisbury’s Ice Cream Social is back for the 46th year with this annual Fourth of July tradition. The 2021 version will be held at the Salisbury Church from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. However, since the church is replacing its heating system, the lower level … (read more)
BRISTOL — The 2021 Bristol Fourth of July parade may have been canceled because of COVID-19, but the town’s annual fireworks display will return this year, along with the ever popular Outhouse Race.The fireworks show will begin around 9:45 p.m. on Friday, … (read more)
