Monday, July 4—KILLINGTON—The townwide Independence Day celebration is back! There will be a parade, fireman’s BBQ, games, fireworks, and more. This event is hosted by the Killington Fire Department, Killington Parks and Recreation, and the Killington Transfer Station. Check killingtonrec.com for up-to-date information about […]
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Post-pandemic Fourth a hit in Hartland
By Curt Peterson After a year and a half of postponements and re-postponements due to Covid-19 pandemic risks and restrictions, Hartlanders positioned along the parade route uttered a sigh of relief and joy on July Fourth – Old Home Day […]
Some Vermont Fourth of July festivities on, others off this year
By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger In Vermont’s biggest city, “Burlington’s Independence Day Celebration is back!” reads the municipal website booming of the state’s largest fireworks show. In the capital of Montpelier, the festivities that usually draw up to 15,000 people to the Statehouse lawn […]
Whoopie pie festival set for fall
By Brett Yates Rutland City hosts several well-known public events each year, such as its famed Halloween parade and the Chaffee Center’s Art in the Park. According to Alderman Michael Talbott, 2021 will add a new celebration to the city’s […]
53rd Loyalty Day Parade a success
Dear Editor, Many thanks to the parade committee of the 53rd Loyalty Day parade: Sam Gorruso, Gerry Garrow, Dick Blongy, Bruce Baccei, Mark and Jean Prouty, Bill Flory, Don Choiniere, Jim Mills, Sharon Corey, Bonnie Burke, Suzanne Houston, Shella Mills, […]
West Rutland honors tradition with annual Memorial Day parade
Monday, May 29, 10 a.m.—WEST RUTLAND—The tradition of an annual Memorial Day celebration in West Rutland continues this year Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m. The event honors heroes and celebrates the community. The day begins with a parade throughout […]
VFW recognizes local and national heroes with 53rd Loyalty Day parade
Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.—RUTLAND—Looking ahead into spring, with warmer days and the renewal of life in the world all around us, the VFW reminds the community to look to renewal of loyalty and patriotism felt for our nation. What […]
Loyalty Day parade approaches; organizers seek participants
According to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Loyalty Day originally began as “Americanization Day” in 1921 as a counter to the Communist May 1 celebration of the Russian Revolution. On May 1, 1930, 10,000 VFW members staged a rally at […]
Killington’s 4th of July activities include fireman’s picnic & raffle
Courtesy of Town of Killington Youth donning the red, white and blue walk proudly on River Road in Killington’s annual July 4 parade. Saturday, July 4 — KILLINGTON — The 4th of July Celebration and Fireman’s BBQ is one of Killington’s most popular […]