07/03/2026
Check out Williston's Independence Day events! Enjoy the holiday weekend!
Williston's Independence Day Celebration Event Schedule
NOTE:
Library Lane to Central School Drive will be one-way from the Library to the school, around to the Village Green on July 4.
Williston Rd, from Johnson Farm to Old Stage Rd, will be closed starting at 9:30a for the 10:00a parade
July 3
Deb Beckett Memorial 5K Run/Walk- Onsite registration will be available
5K Run/Walk hosted by the Williston/Richmond Rotary
Friends of the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library Book Sale 4:00-6:00 pm
Held at the Williston Central School- for more information, contact the library at 878-4918
Ice Cream Social 6:30 pm
Held on the Village Green. Hosted by the Federated Church
Town Band Concert 6:30 pm
Held at the Bandstand on the Village Green
July 4
Independence Day Parade 10:00 am
Parade Route: Rt 2- Williston Road- west from Johnson’s Farm to Old Stage Rd
Pre-registration for the Parade is mandatory. Register by July 1- Click on Link to Register- https://willistonvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30228
Activities on "The Green" 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Held on The Village Green. Activities sponsored by Crosspoint Church & Supporting Partners
Food Vendors- Boy Scouts- Hot dogs and Drinks,
Friends of the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library Book Sale 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Held at the Williston Central School- for more information, contact the library at 878-4918
Stovepipe Schoolhouse Open House 9:00-10:00 am & 11:30 am- 1:00 pm
Held at the Stovepipe Corners School on the Village Green. Hosted by the Williston Historical Society
Old Brick Church Open House 9:00 am-12:00 pm
(Ringing of the Church Bell will be at 12:00 pm for 2 minutes and 50 seconds to celebrate the 250th Birthday Celebration)
Held at the Old Brick Church. Hosted by the Church Trustees
Fire Dept. Open House 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Held at the Williston Fire Dept. Hosted by the Williston Fire Department.
Evening Celebration 6:00-9:00 pm
Activities, Entertainment, and Food Trucks at Village Community Park, before the Fireworks
Activities- Sponsored by Crosspoint Church & Supporting Partners
Entertainment- Northern Comfort Band- Sponsored by Davis Reality
Fireworks 9:20 pm
Held at Village Community Park. Rain date: July 5
Shuttle Info:
There will be 2 shuttles run by SSTA on July 4, starting at 6:30 pm.
1 shuttle will start at Allen Brook School, and the other at the side parking lot of Shaw's.
The last shuttle will depart for the Village Community Park to view the fireworks at 9:00 pm. Fireworks at 9:20 pm.
The shuttle will run after the fireworks to get you back. The last shuttle run is at 10:30 pm.
Shuttle stops for both SSTA buses will be the following
Allen Brook School parking lot - (there will be a sign at the pickup point at the end of the sidewalk west of the school heading towards the walking path)
Corner of Stillwater Lane and Holland Lane in Finney Crossing - (there will be a sign on the corner for pick up)
Corner of Market Street and Holland Lane - (diagonally across from Healthy Living parking lot. There will be a sign on the right side corner before the intersection for pick up)
Shaw’s left-side Parking Lot - (the east side of Shaw’s is not the main parking lot)
Williston Central School - (at the end of the bus loop at the beginning of the path. There will be a sign where drop off and pick up will be)
Vendors:
Non-Profit: If your organization is a non-profit, you can have a booth or table during the "Activities on the Green" from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Email for a vendor permit application- [email protected]
Food Vendors: If you would like to be a food vendor at the "Evening Celebration" from 6:00-9:00 pm, email for a vendor permit application- [email protected]
SPONSORS:
Crosspoint Church
Davis Reality
Myers Containers
If you would like to be a sponsor of an event or activity of the Williston Independence Day Celebration, please get in touch with the Department at [email protected]
