Independence Day Celebration in Bristol

Bristol has carried on the 4th of July tradition for decades. Their celebration includes the famous outhouse race, parade, kids games and activities, fireworks and much, much more!

• 7:30 a.m. Annual 5K Road Race

The Bristol 4th of July Committee is excited to announce the latest addition to our festivities. The race will kick off at 7:30am at Mount Abraham Union High School and will snake through the streets of our town. The race will end at “the Green” in the center of town. A map of the race can be found here. If you would like to participate in the race please fill out a registration form online entry form.

• 9:00 a.m. Great Bristol Outhouse Race
  

  The Great Bristol Outhouse Race runs in a straight line from the crosswalk in front of St. Ambrose Catholic Church on West Street to the finish line at the traffic light. There are usually 3 or 4 outhouses entered per heat and there are usually four heats. The actual course length has never been measured.

  Members of the crowd can bet on their favorite entrant in a heat by buying tickets ($1.00 each) of the color assigned to that entrant for that heat. All tickets are numbered and double, so the purchaser gets one half and the seller retains the other half.

• 10:30 a.m. Wonderful Parade Begins

The Bristol 4th 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 bythe “Grand Marshall” being carried by the historic horse drawn coach. This years theme: Disney 

PARADE ROUTE: The parade begins at the corner of Liberty St. and Pleasant St.The parade moves up Pleasant/Spring St and turns onto Mountain St. heading toward Main St. The Parade will continue down Main St. to end at the Rec. Field. The Review takes place at Holley Hall, the Judging takes place at Rec. Field.For information or to enter please contact Diana Foxx 802-338-2806

• 12:00 p.m. On the Green

The Festival on the 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 the kids, as well as an inflatable family fun center. All of this is built around the main attraction, music by Helen Weston.

For more information visit the Bristol 4th of July website.