July 3rd Schedule of Events

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Family Fest on the State House Lawn - Bouncy Houses, (Dance, Sing, and Jump with Liz Benjamin, music by Joanne Garten and friends, followed by Big Nazo and the Providence Drum Troupe.)
3:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Food Truck Festival on State Street in front of the State House
5:00 pm -6:00 pm - Capital City Band on the Vermont Supreme Court Lawn
6:00 pm: The Montpelier Mile, presented by Onion River Outdoors
6:15 pm: Community Parade
7:00 pm - 9:20 pm - Live music on the Main Stage
9:20 pm - National Anthem on the Main Stage
9:30 pm - Fireworks

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Check out some of the exciting events happening throughout downtown Montpelier on the 3rd!

10:00 am to 6:00 pm: The Vermont Historical Society is pleased to announce that it will open two new exhibits on July 3^rd to coincide with Montpelier’s July 3^rd celebration: an exhibit about textiles and fashion, A Stitch in Time, and an exhibit about Calvin Coolidge, Calvin Coolidge: Vermont’s President. Admission to the museum will be free for the day.
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Family Fun Day at the Pool Enjoy an afternoon of free swimming at the pool!
3:00 Langdon Street Tavern Street Party with The Grift
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Visit the Montpelier Fire Department and take pictures on a fire truck.
6:00 pm-9:00 pm : Wild Leek River plays on the Charlie-O’s Veranda! Watch the fireworks with live music and drinks. (21+)
Opens at 5:00 pm: Live Music with The Nailers at Bent Nails Bistro! Fun, dance and delicious bistro food.