Warren 4th of July - Vermont

Weather update

2009-07-03T07:05:00.001-04:00

Well Roger Hill is saying trending towards partly sunny but cool - http://www.weatheringheights.com/

Wunderground.com is concurring with 50% chance of rain at sunrise, dwindling to 10% chance at night - http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=05674&hourly=1&yday=184&weekday=Saturday

Looks like we squeak by and only need to bring a vest or long sleeve shirt and the 4th will be sunnying up!

Roger, if you have any strings to pull or magic dust to throw in the air, we could use some blue sky down here.

Buddy Badge Final Prize List - $9318

2009-07-02T08:10:00.001-04:00

The final list is in and the prizes are all boxed up and ready for Saturday.

http://www.warren4thofjuly.com/buddybadge.htm

Over $9300 worth of paired prizes including Sugarbush Season passes and Sharc memberships, Cup of Joe for a year from the Warren Store, Theater Passes and more

Calling all Floats and Marchers

2009-06-26T13:10:00.001-04:00

If you would like to put together a float, a statement, or somehow support the theme of “It’s Easy Being Green”, get cracking! No registration is required, you simply show up by 8:30am on July 4 on Main Street, south of the Warren Covered Bridge and you will be placed in line. It’s FUN and it’s EASY! Wave to 7000 of your closest friends along the parade route, promote your cause, your business, your patriotism. Come one, come all!

Congressman Peter Welch will come on the 4th

2009-06-24T14:53:00.001-04:00

Another politician in the parade confirmed – Our one and only congressman, Peter Welch, has agreed to come on the 4^th this year and walk in the parade. Say Hi and make sure and ask him about your healthcare – he’s working hard on it.

http://www.welch.house.gov/

Independent Bernie to come on the 4th

2009-06-24T14:46:00.001-04:00

Senator Bernie Sanders has said he will once again grace Warren’s streets with his independence.

Shake his hand, bend his ear or just say “Hey Bernie” when you see him in the parade next weekend.

See http://www.bernie.org/

Join our Facebook Group!

2009-06-22T10:40:00.001-04:00

Yep, the 4^th has a small (55 people) and growing group of dedicated followers on Facebook now

Use the group to tell your favorite stories, post some photos or videos and figure out where and when you are going this year on the 4^th!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=104472793224

Way of the Woods Mobile Exhibition coming to Warren

2009-06-19T13:06:00.001-04:00

The Northern Forest Center's Way of the Woods: People and the Land in the Northern Forest has agreed to come to Warren's 4th of July this year. The exhibition includes videos, interactive exhibits and children's activities to help visitors explore the relationships between us humans and the land and forests we inhabit.

See more at http://northernforest.org/ways-of-the-woods.shtml

Buddy Badges are Here

2009-06-15T11:21:00.001-04:00

Words cannot describe how happy I am that the Buddy Badges are here. I have 2 sets of randomly numbered badges 1-3500. Buy your buddy badge at the gate for $1 (any overpayment warmly accepted and donated to offset the July 4 expenses) and look for your matching number in the crowd. Click here http://www.warren4thofjuly.com/buddybadge.htm to view last year’s prize arsenal. The week prior to July 4 we will post the 2009 list of prizes. Thank you Minute Man Press for saving me countless hours of tractor-feed printing of numbers!

~Susan

Float Builders are Beginning to Call

2009-06-09T12:27:00.001-04:00

While folks don’t need to “register” a float, I am getting some interesting calls from folks about floats they would like to bring. With the theme of “It’s Easy Being Green”, Tim and the folks at Yes Wee Cabin will be bringing a self-sustaining cabin through town in the parade. These are cool, affordable little houses that are custom built. Check them out here: www.YesWeeCabins.com Tell them Warren 4^th sent you! When I get more details about the train car planning to chug along the parade route, I will post info…

~ Susan

Food Vendors Lined up for 2009

2009-06-05T15:29:00.001-04:00

Food vendors are all set for 2009 and include Very Small Donut, American Flatbread, Green Cup Café, Michael’s Good To Go, Purple Moon Pub, Samosa Man, Pakistani Foods, Amir’s Kabobs, Gilles, Connie’s Catering, Flip Bar, and Sainsbury/Bartlett wrapped sandwiches and muffins.

~ Susan

Air National Guard Fly-by CONFIRMED!

2009-05-28T09:12:00.001-04:00

I am happy to report the Air National Guard Flyby over the Warren Parade has been confirmed. Keep your eye to the sky on July 4!

…Susan…

Northern Forest Way of the Woods to Bring Mobile Learning Center

2009-04-21T15:32:00.001-04:00

This is SO cool! The Northern Forest Center will be setting up its 53’ Tractor Trailer at Brooks Field this year and presenting multiple and simultaneous hands-on learning opportunities for young and old alike: http://www.northernforest.org/exhibition-content.shtml I am looking for sponsors for this incredible opportunity. If you are interested in a small sponsorship, please let me know by emailing info@madrivervalley.com This is another awesome bit of fun you will get for your $1 admission to town on July 4!

July 4, 2009 Full Steam Ahead!

2009-04-17T12:23:00.001-04:00

The July 4 committee has been busy!

Grand Marshall: Rebecca Peatman, she hasn’t missed a parade in 60 years and is an active community volunteer (and a darned nice lady!)

Theme: “It’s Easy Being Green”

Vendors: I am accepting vendor applications now, while not all applications will be granted space, I will make sure there is a good mix of food available. Crafters welcome! Contact the 4^th of July Office at 802-496-3409.

Susan Klein

Parade Mistress

1st meeting of the 2009 planning group today

2009-03-20T08:51:00.001-04:00

Yep, spring has sprung and here we are again having the planning meeting for the 2009 Warren 4^th of July. Themes, vendors, additions, review of last year’s parade, fly-bys, and you-name-it is on the slate for discussion. The 4^th is on a Saturday this year so it should be one for the record books…stay tuned for more updates!

What a Day!

2008-07-08T15:20:00.001-04:00

July 4, 2008 is in the books with memories of a huge crowd and chamber of commerce weather. The high point was the laid back fun at Brooks Field following the parade with kites, Frisbees, Mad Mountain Scramblers playing some great tunes and kids having a blast with organized games, sack races, face painting, paper hat making, and more. Oh, and the parade was great too! A few changes in store for next year like the return of the Air National Guard fly-by among other things. Have a great summer.

If anyone wants to be a food vendor please contact the July 4 committee at chamber@madrivervalley.com

Susan

Perfect Day Planned

2008-07-01T15:56:00.000-04:00

Chamber of Commerce weather, floats, food, music, fun and fireworks. Could there be a Air National Guard fly by this year? We’ll just have to see! Get to town early, and stake out your spot. Wear your colors, wacky hats and face paint. All donations at the gate go to support the event. No one is paid to produce the day’s festivities. Give generously if you love the 4^th! We’ll see you there on Friday, with 7,000 of your closest friends!

Susan

Music All Day Long!

2008-06-09T16:56:00.001-04:00

Jimmy Yozell will be playing the porch of the Warren Store as noted earlier. Once they are done playing in the village, they will move lock, stock, and guitar up to Sugarbush Lincoln Peak to play in the evening leading up to a spectacular Fireworks Display! Events at Sugarbush run from noon to dark on July 4.

Looking for Friends of the Fourth donors- do you love the July 4 event? If so, consider a donation to keep it rolling toward its 61^st year! Click on the Donations tab. You can phone 1-800-517-4247 for questions about the event. Mucho gracious!

Susan

Sponsors and Supporters

2008-05-29T11:42:00.001-04:00

Several Sponsors have stepped forward to support this year’s event, including Sugarbush Resort, Waitsfield Telecom, Jamieson Insurance, Long Trail Financial, as well as individual donors. Mad Mountain Scramblers, a July 4 favorite will be back this year at Brooks Field following the parade for some kick-back-and-relax afternoon listening.

Susan

Band Booked

2008-05-16T09:01:00.001-04:00

Jimmy Yozell & Friends will ONCE AGAIN lead us in street dancing following The Parade. Hang out and dance in the street by the Warren Store or stroll up to Brooks Field for kids/family activities, beer and food. Wind your way up to Sugarbush by Mad Bus (free!) for more food, music, activities. Bring on the Summer!

Susan

Vendors now being sought

2008-05-05T15:55:00.001-04:00

Food and craft vendors are invited to participate in this year’s event. For a vendor application contact Susan at chamber@madriver.com or call 1-800-828-4748. Fees vary based on location desired.

Susan M. Roy

Director, Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce

802-496-3409

www.madrivervalley.com

Band is booked!

2008-05-05T15:50:00.001-04:00

Ever-favorite Jimmy Yozell will be returning for the 39^th(?) year to provide street dancing music no Main Street following the parade. No one rocks it like Jimmy!

Remember, Warren’s Main Street closes as 8:30am on July 4 to vehicular traffic. Please plan accordingly.

Susan Roy

2008 Warren 4th of July

2008-03-28T16:49:00.001-04:00

Back to the Future: The 60^th Annual Warren 4^th of July Celebration is Friday, July 4, 2008. The theme for this big event is : “60^th Annual Warren Parade & Celebration: Back to the Future!” Start planning your floats now!

Susan M. Roy

Director, Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce

802-496-3409

www.madrivervalley.com

Another great 4th in the bag!

2007-07-04T20:13:00.000-04:00

Thanks to everyone for another great day of fun and festivities....see you next year on Friday, July 4th!

no jets due to homeland security

2007-07-03T13:05:00.001-04:00

The National Air Guard called – no jet flyover this year due to heightened security. Sorry

Construction Update!

2007-06-21T14:31:00.001-04:00

Rt 100 between Waterbury and Waitsfield will be closed June 25 – July 6. Parade goers from I-89 north should take exit 9 and Rt 100B to Waitsfield/Warren. Alternate route from Waterbury is Rt 2 East to 100B

Also Freeman Brook Bridge (Brook Road just west of School Road) will be one lane and 10feet wide. Float bringers beware