Festivals for the Fourth 3

Looking for a fun event for Independence Day? Look in your local papers for fireworks schedules. Sometimes fireworks are lit the day before or day after July 4 depending on the company contracted. Generally, fireworks shows are right after dusk, about 9pm or so. Sometimes they are later so do double check that.

Don't want to go to the local fireworks show? Check out some of these events for the fourth instead...

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Rhode Island

217th Annual Bristol Civic, Military & Firemen's Parade July 4. Bristol. Attracting thousands of visitors and marchers to the nation's oldest 4th of July parade, with dozens of floats, bands, veterans' and patriotic organizations and military units. (401) 253 0445
Ancient And Horribles Parade July 4. Chepachet. Unusually themed vehicles and colorfully costumed characters fill the streets. (401) 568 6206

Vermont

2003 Banknorth Summer Festival Tour July 4. Shelburne. The VSO brings the contagious rhythms of Latin America and Spain. For more details, contact: 800 876 9293
26th Annual Fourth Of July Party & Fireworks July 4. Wilmington. Featuring live entertainment, food and vendors with fireworks. For more details, contact: 802 464 8092
4th Of July Farmers Market/craft & Food Fair July 4. Poultney. Including a craft fair and specialty food items. For more details, contact: 802 287 5573
54th Annual Wardsboro Parade & Street Fair July 4. Wardsboro. The oldest street fair and parade in the state. For more details, contact: 802 896 6405
55th Annual 4th Of July Parade & Festivities July 4. Warren.Vermont's funkiest 4th of July Celebration combines satire, music and fun for this hour long parade. For more details, contact: 802 496 3409
Barn Dance July 4. Waitsfield. A traditional New England contra dance with fiddle music and a caller.
For more details, contact: 802 496 4422
Brattleboro's July 4th/250th Anniversary Celebration July 4. Brattleboro. The largest parade in the region featuring 6 bands, rides, concerts, food, sky divers and fireworks. For more details, contact: 802 254 4565
Commemoration Of The Birth Of Calvin Coolidge July 4. Wilmington. July 4th the National Guard marches a wreath from the White House to the grave of Calvin Coolidge. For more details, contact: 802 672 3773
Farmin' For The Fourth July 4. Wilmington. Participate in hands-on agricultural activities and historical farming demonstrations. For more details, contact: 802 464 3762
Fourth Of July Concert July 4. Jeffersonville. Featuring the 40th Army Band, VT National Guard in this patriotic concert. For more details, contact: 802 338 3480
July 4th Celebration July 4. Cambridge. Fun and entertainment throughout the day, something for everyone. For more details, contact: 802 644 5195
July 4th Celebration July 4. Jeffersonville. Including a parade, fair, music and clowns, crafts, food and fireworks at dusk in Smugglers' Notch Village. For more details, contact: 802 644 5195
Morrisville Parade & Celebration July 4. Morrisville. Great fun and entertainment throughout the day for the whole family. For more details, contact: 802 888 7607
Old Vermont 4th July 4. Woodstock. A traditional observance, featuring patriotic speeches and more. For more details, contact: 802 457 2355
Peacham July 4th Gala July 4. Peacham. A day of old fashioned celebration, Beginning with the tractor parade and ending with the pig roast. For more details, contact: 802 592 6017
Pre-fireworks Hayride & Strawberry Shortcake July 4. Wilmington. Great fun for all the family. For more details, contact: 802 464 3762
Randolph Fourth Of July Parade & Celebration July 4. Randolph. Including a parade and post-parade activities. Great fun for the entire family. For more details, contact: 802 728 9027
Stowe's Fourth Of July Celebration July 4. Stowe. Including food booths, crafts, music, fun and games, there will also be fireworks at dusk. For more details, contact: 802 253 7321
When In The Course Of Human Events July 4. Bennington. Actor Willie Jones will read and discuss the Declaration of Independence. For more details, contact: 802 447 0550
Wings & Wheels Extravaganza/Springfield 4th Of July July 4. North Springfield. One of the largest fireworks displays in Vermont. For more details, contact: 802 885 2779
Woodstock Fourth Of July Celebration July 4. Woodstock. This community 4th of July celebration has events for the whole family and fireworks at dusk. For more details, contact: 802 457 3981
World's Shortest Marathon July 4. Stowe. A 1.7 mile fun run beginning at the bottom of the Mountain Road. For more details, contact: 802 253 7321