Fourth of July Celebration @ Williston, VT
Ages: 0 - 14+
Cost: Free
Parking: Yes - Parking will be available at Allen Brook and a shuttle bus will be operating from WCS. The shuttle will begin at 7:00pm and will continue until shortly before the fireworks begin and will begin returning shortly after the fireworks are complete.
Features: Dog Friendly, Restrooms
Independence Day is one of Williston’s favorite holidays. Three days of community based events.
Thursday, July 2nd
FAMILY BIKE & BLADE RACES at the Williston Community Park Field House
►Registration begins at 6:00pm, races begin at 6:45pm
►These events are family oriented bike races within the park and will include: Slowest Bike race, Scooter race, Kids race, Rollerblade race, Family race and Adult race.
Friday, July 3rd
FIRECRACKER 5K FUN RUN at the Williston Community Park Field House
►Registration begins at 4:45pm, race begins at 6:00pm
►Cost is $8.00 (includes T-shirt)
►Categories include Male and Female with age groups: under 12, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+, family
BBQ CHICKEN DINNER (Eat in or Take out) at the Williston Central School Cafeteria
From 4:00 - 6:00pm
ICE CREAM SOCIAL at the Village Green
►Begins at 7:00pm
►Town Band performs a special musical program and there's a birthday cake too
Saturday, July 4th
LIBRARY BOOK SALE at Williston Central School Gym from 9:00 - 2:00pm.
ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW in the Williston Central School Front Lobby
From 9:00am - 2:00pm
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
Starts at 10:00am
Parade Route: Route 2 along Williston Rd. from Johnson’s Farm to Mountain View Road (east to west)
Prizes awarded to the following categories: Best neighborhood entry, Best business entry, Best theme, Best community organization or group, Best church, Best band, Best entry with music, Best individual, Best entry with children, Judges’ favorite car, Judges’ favorite tractor, and Judges’ award.
BBQ CHICKEN DINNER (Eat in or Take out) at the Williston Central School Cafeteria
From 11:30am - 1:00pm
LUNCH at the Village Green
From 11:00am to 1:00pm (Hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn and refeshments)
CHILDREN'S GAMES at The Village Green
From 11:30pm - 1:00pm
FROG JUMPING CONTEST behind WCS
From 1:00pm to 2:00pm
MUSIC at Town Green
Starts at 12:00pm
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT at Allen Brook School
Starts at 7:00pm
Food vendors, glow necklaces, a Bounce Castle from Vermont Bounce, and other fun stuff.
FIREWORKS at Dark (around 9:30 from Allen Brook School)
Residents are welcome to watch the fireworks from the Catamount Family Golf Center on Mtn View Road.
