Burlington’s 250th Birthday Bash | Montpelier News

Burlington’s gearing up for a massive July 4th celebration at Waterfront Park with live music, food trucks, and fireworks lighting up Lake Champlain — all to honor America’s 250th birthday. Expect a huge crowd starting at 5 PM, with a unique aerial parade by BETA Technologies showcasing aviation history at 8 PM, followed by the main fireworks at 9:30 PM. The mayor’s urging everyone to support local businesses and soak in the city’s energy — but also to stay cool and hydrated in the heat. Thunderstorms? No problem — safety crews have backup plans, including shelters and a 30-minute delay after any lightning. Pets? Stay home — fireworks stress animals and distract first responders. Parking’s available, but UVM Gutterson Field House offers a $2 shuttle to the park. Just note: Battery and Main Streets will be closed from 9 PM to 11:30 PM. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cfbcae3ff51ae0ed