Montpelier Alive Celebrates 25th Anniversary with 'Bridge to a Bright Future' Fundraiser

April 07, 2025

Montpelier Alive Celebrates 25th Anniversary with 'Bridge to a Bright Future' Fundraiser

Montpelier, VT – Montpelier Alive is thrilled to celebrate 25 years of enhancing and supporting Montpelier’s vibrant downtown with a special fundraising event, Bridge to a Bright Future. This milestone celebration will take place on Saturday, May 3rd, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Capitol Plaza Hotel, 100 State Street, Montpelier, VT.

Tickets for the event are available now! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Montpelier’s legacy while making an impact on its future. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit MontpelierAlive.com/BridgeToABrightFuture or contact us with questions at [email protected].

Guests are invited to enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring live music by the Bent Nails House Band, a dynamic dance performance, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction, and special guest Sue Minter. “Vermont cocktail” attire is encouraged, but more than anything, we just want you there!

This event not only commemorates Montpelier Alive’s achievements over the past 25 years but also serves as a pivotal fundraiser to ensure a bright future for our community. Attendees will join a dedicated group of supporters who believe in strengthening our local economy, fostering community engagement, and enhancing the beauty of downtown Montpelier.

As part of our 25th anniversary celebration, Montpelier Alive is excited to launch a special blog series, Bridges to a Bright Future: Montpelier Alive’s Founding Members. This series will highlight the vision, dedication, and hard work of the individuals who helped shape the organization and bring our vibrant downtown community to life. Stay tuned for these inspiring reflections on our website.

Montpelier Alive has been a cornerstone of the community, guiding the city through some of its most challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastating flood of 2023. Most recently, the organization has spearheaded the illumination of Montpelier’s downtown bridges, a project that symbolizes resilience and progress.

The success of Bridge to a Bright Future is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, including: National Life Group, 802 Credit Union, EastRise Credit Unit, Concept2, Drawing Board, Guare & Sons Funeral Home, Vermont State Employees Association, Capitol Plaza Hotel, The Point Radio, Discovery Map, and Noyle Johnson Group. Their contributions reflect a shared commitment to the future of Montpelier.

Montpelier Alive celebrates the City of Montpelier. We work with partners to sustain and build upon Montpelier’s vibrant downtown community by offering and supporting special events and activities and by promoting City businesses. We work to ensure a thriving local economy for Montpelier and to preserve the City’s historic character and unique sense of place.

To learn more and purchase tickets visit: MontpelierAlive.com/BridgeToABrightFuture

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