Bristol July 4th Festivities

Bristol, Vermont hosts an incredible 2-day celebration of our country’s Independence Day! We all hope that you will come out and join us in the festive celebrations that are put on for the 4th of July. We have a wonderful community that really makes the 4th memorable!

For the comfort of those around you, please leave your pets at home.

5K Road Race starts at 7 AM

Outhouse Race starts at 9 AM

• 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 but is approx. 500 feet.

Parade starts at 10:30 AM / Line-up starts at 9 AM

• 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 by the “Grand Marshal” being carried by the historic horse drawn coach.

Festival on the Green starting at Noon

• 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 Mango Jam.