Tis the season in Vermont for BBQs, picnics and, of course, fireworks. You might be asking “Where can I find fireworks near me this 4th of July?” Well, lucky for you, we have a ton of festivities so VT fireworks in 2017 will be easy to find. Last year in 2016 we outlined where to find them by day, and now we’ve made it even easier for you to plan your holiday viewing by listing it all out by county, but first, let’s take a look at a few of our favorite 4th of July celebrations in Vermont. Grab your sparklers and let’s get started!
- Montpelier
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Facebook/Montpelier Alive Kick off this year’s celebrations at the Family Olympics on the State House Lawn at 3pm. There will be over 40 vendors, a road race, parade and after you can relax with a live music and a fireworks show right on the state capital lawn. This is a marathon, not a sprint so plan to spend the whole day here.
- Warren
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Facebook/Sugarbush Resort The Mad River Valley simply comes alive with fun and festivities on the 4th of July! The parade starts at 10am and the fireworks are at 9:15pm, and you’ll find loads of things to do in between! Some might say that the 4th of July is bigger than Christmas here!
- Manchester
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Facebook/Manchester Men’s Club Sit back, relax and prepare for an amazing show. The fireworks will kick off at 9:30pm and they are the perfect way to close a jam packed day. Be sure to get there early because there is plenty of live music, vendors and fun before the show!
- Burlington
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Flickr/Jonathan Palmer Enjoy the fireworks on July 3rd at the Burlington Waterfront. You’ll find plenty of family friendly events and activities and plenty of food here. The festivities kick off at 5pm and the fireworks start at 9:30pm. Just when you thought the waterfront views couldn’t get any better!
- Stowe
YouTube/Mark Vandenberg This old fashioned 4th of July celebration starts with a parade in Moscow at 10am and it just keeps getting better. Check out this video of all the great things to see and do on Independence day in Stowe by Mark Vandanberg.
For even more fireworks that are sure to blow last year’s out of the water, check out these shows and events:
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Kick off this year’s celebrations at the Family Olympics on the State House Lawn at 3pm. There will be over 40 vendors, a road race, parade and after you can relax with a live music and a fireworks show right on the state capital lawn. This is a marathon, not a sprint so plan to spend the whole day here.
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The Mad River Valley simply comes alive with fun and festivities on the 4th of July! The parade starts at 10am and the fireworks are at 9:15pm, and you’ll find loads of things to do in between! Some might say that the 4th of July is bigger than Christmas here!
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Facebook/Manchester Men’s Club
Sit back, relax and prepare for an amazing show. The fireworks will kick off at 9:30pm and they are the perfect way to close a jam packed day. Be sure to get there early because there is plenty of live music, vendors and fun before the show!
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Flickr/Jonathan Palmer
Enjoy the fireworks on July 3rd at the Burlington Waterfront. You’ll find plenty of family friendly events and activities and plenty of food here. The festivities kick off at 5pm and the fireworks start at 9:30pm. Just when you thought the waterfront views couldn’t get any better!
YouTube/Mark Vandenberg
This old fashioned 4th of July celebration starts with a parade in Moscow at 10am and it just keeps getting better. Check out this video of all the great things to see and do on Independence day in Stowe by Mark Vandanberg.
Bennington County
Londonderry, July 1 – Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Manchester, July 4 – Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Bennington, July 6 – Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Windham County
Brattleboro, July 4 – Fireworks at Living Memorial Park at dusk.
Saxton’s River, July 4 – Fireworks at dusk.
Wilmington, July 4 – Fireworks display at dusk – 9 p.m.
Stratton, July 5 – Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Windsor County
Plymouth, July 4 – Spend the day at the historic town where President Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4, 1872.
Hartford, July 4 – Fireworks at dusk.
Woodstock, July 4 – Fireworks at dusk.
Grand Isle County
North Hero, July 3 – Fireworks at dusk.
Rutland County
Poultney, July 4 – Fireworks at dusk.
Rutland, July 4 – Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Brandon, July 5 – Fireworks at dusk.
Killington, July 5 – Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Orange County
Randolph, July 3 – Fireworks at dusk.
Addison County
Bristol, July 3 – Fireworks at dusk.
Lamoille County
Stowe, July 4 – Fireworks at dusk.
Jeffersonville, July 4 – Fireworks at dusk.
Morrisville, July 5 – Fireworks at dusk.
Franklin County
St. Albans, July 1 – Fireworks at dusk.
Bakersfield, July 1 – Fireworks at dusk.
Orleans County
Barton, July 4 – Fireworks at dusk.
Newport, July 4 – Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Greensboro, July 5 – Fireworks at dusk.
Essex County
Island Pond, July 5 – Fireworks at Dusk.
Caledonia County
East Burke, July 4 – Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Washington County
Montpelier, July 3 – Fireworks at dusk.
Warren, July 4 – Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Chittenden County
Burlington, July 3 – Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Colchester, July 4 – Fireworks at dusk.
Hinesberg, July 4 – Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Richmond, July 4 – Fireworks at dusk.
Milton, July 4 – Fireworks at dusk.
Essex Junction, July 4 – Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
This list keeps growing as more towns report their firework festivities so bookmark and check back often. Have a tip on another fireworks show this 4th of July season in Vermont? Email kgrimes@onlyinyourstate.com or leave it in the comments and we’ll add it in!
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