Bristol July 4 Parade, events' oldest in Vermont

Addison County residents head to Bristol when it comes to July 4 celebration and entertainment. The town's annual Independence Day parade is the oldest gala of its kind in the Green Mountain State. This year's parade theme in Bristol is "How to Live to Be 100", marking a special moment in the parade's history. In addition, at least one, possibly two, of the town centenarians will be enjoying the parade floats and related activities as well as the July 3 fireworks. Courtesy of the Town of Bristol, the Eagle present's Bristol's July 3-4, 2014, lineup of fun and celebrations: July 3 Entertainment: The Willoughbys 6 p.m., activities at the ballpark: Includes food and craft vendors, games, raffle tickets, more live music and Plenty Of It Dusk: Fireworks July 4 •7:30 a.m. 5k Road Race With the help of local race enthusiasts, the Bristol Annual 5k Road Race will kick off at 7:30 a.m. at Mount Abraham Union High School and will snake through the streets of our town. The race will end at the Bristol Green in the center of town. A map of the race can be found here. If you would like to participate in the race fill out a registration form. The Bristol Fourth of July 5K Road Race starts at Mt. Abraham Union High School, runs out Airport Drive and turn left on West Street, turns left on Liberty Street, runs to Pleasant and turns right, runs to the end of Pleasant Street (1 mile) to the top of Spring Street. Then turns left on Mountain Street, follows Mountain St. to end as it turns to Devino Lane. The race continues on Devino-North streets turns left back toward town, then turns first right onto Pine Street. The route then follows Pine Street to Liberty Street, turns left on Liberty, runs back to West Street, turns left on West Street toward center of village, then West Street to School Street, turns left onto School Street to the finish line (3.2 miles). •9 a.m. Great Bristol Outhouse Race Independence Day Parade •10:30 a.m. Bristol's Wonderful July 4 Parade begins. This is the oldest continuously run parade in the State of Vermont. The Bristol Fourth of July parade is one of the longest running parades in the state. The parade is made up of color guards, fire trucks, bands, and floats. The parade is led by the "Grand Marshall" being carried by the historic horse drawn coach. This year's theme is "How to Live to be 100" Grand Marshall: The Three Day Stampede Line up: 9 a.m. Start: 10:30 a.m. Parade route: The parade begins at the corner of Liberty and Pleasant Streets. The parade moves up Pleasant/Spring streets and turns onto Mountain Street heading toward Main Street. The parade will continue down Main St. to end at the Recreation Field. The review takes place at Holley Hall, the Judging takes place at the Bristol Recreation Field. If you'd like to participant in the parade, submit an entry form by June 25. For more information or questions please contact: bristol_4th_july_parade@yahoo.com or Diana Fox at 802-453-5097. •Noon: Festival on the Green The Bristol Green is the centerpiece of the celebration in Bristol. This event takes place on the green in the center of town. There are food and craft vendors that will provide everyone something to enjoy. There are also pony rides for children, as well as an inflatable family fun center. All of this is built around the main attraction, music by Helen Weston. This year's highlights: Starline Rhythm Boys. Food and craft vendors will be available (to reserve a space please fill out this form or contact Cecil Foster at 802-453-4877 for assistance. The Bristol Fourth of July Committee will be selling raffle tickets as a fund raising means. Other happenings this year include The Fund Raiser this year will be a complete car detailing from Heritage Ford valued at $250. The people who bring you How to Live to be 100 The tickets will be $ 1 each or 6 for $ 5 General Information Parking is not allowed along the parade route. The Bristol Grand Marshall, who is someone who has been important to the community and who the town honors, will ride in an horse-drawn coach at the front of the parade. This year's Bristol Grand Marshall is Max Dumas •Parade prizes: Float prizes are $300, $200, and $100. •The parade winners will be announced at 2 p.m. •For the comfort of those around you, we ask that you please leave your pets at home.

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