WARDSBORO-The Wardsboro 4th of July Parade & Street Fair, southern Vermont's oldest Independence Day celebration, is back for its 76th year on Friday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town Hall.
This year, the festival features a celebratory parade with floats, vintage cars, fire trucks, and more, along with a chicken barbecue starting at 11 a.m. and homemade strawberry shortcake and pies.
The many children's games and activities include a bouncy house, face painting, and touch-a-truck. A skateboard competition is scheduled for noon, and local musicians will perform live throughout the street festival, which begins at 9 a.m.
Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The parade starts at 10 a.m., and roads will reopen at 1 p.m. Parking is available in several lots along Route 100.
Also, the Wardsboro Public Library will hold a raffle for a handmade rug donated by Linda Gifkins. The rug, which has a patriotic theme for its design, measures about 3 feet by 4 feet. Tickets will be sold at the library during the parade.
Questions? Reach out to organizers at wardsboroparade@gmail.com, or visit facebook.com/Wardsboro4thofJulyParadeandStreetFair.
This Town and Village item was submitted to The Commons.