Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7:15 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre and the Vermont State Fair, two long-standing Rutland not-for-profit organizations, have announced that they are partnering on a fireworks show that will be free for the community on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7:15 p.m. at the historic fairgrounds located on South Main Street in Rutland.
Boo-m! A Halloween Fireworks Spooktacular was created in response to the news that the long-standing Rutland Halloween Parade was grounded due to the ongoing pandemic. Free parking on the infield of the fairgrounds will be available. Gates open at 6 p.m. Attendees must adhere to all social distancing standards including the wearing of masks if they are to travel further than an arm’s length of their vehicle.
This event is “Drive In” style – attendees will be asked to stay at their vehicle. Those in attendance at the fairgrounds will be able to tune their radio to 89.3FM to enjoy a soundtrack specifically created for this event including a pre-recorded kick-off featuring Rutland’s famous Drum Journeys of Earth who traditionally lead the Rutland Halloween Parade with their Drumming Halloween Skellies. The first 300 children to arrive at the fairgrounds will be provided an individually bagged, safe goodie-bag.
For those looking to extend their Halloween night out, rounding out the evening will be a screening of the Disney classic “Halloweentown” (rated G – 84 minutes) at the Drive-In located at The Vermont State Fairgrounds. Tickets are $25 per vehicle and are available at ParamountVT.org. Availability is limited. Entrance for the Drive-In is gained at the fair’s Park Street entrance located, just east of the railroad crossing. Gates open for movie parking at 6:45 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m.
