{"id":93546,"date":"2026-06-25T14:13:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manchestervermont.com\/?page_id=93546"},"modified":"2026-06-25T18:58:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T22:58:38","slug":"4thofjuly","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.manchestervermont.com\/4thofjuly\/","title":{"rendered":"4thofjuly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<!-- ============================================================<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     Manchester&#8217;s 4th of July Celebration &#8211; Landing Page<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     For: manchestervermont.com\/4thofjuly<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     Style: vintage Vermont broadside (heritage letterpress)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     Self-contained, theme-scoped block. 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max-width:100vw;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw); margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  overflow-x:clip;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  box-shadow:<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    inset 0 0 0 14px var(--paper),<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    inset 0 0 0 15px var(--ink),<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    inset 0 0 0 19px var(--paper),<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    inset 0 0 0 21px var(--ink);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4 *, .mv4 *::before, .mv4 *::after{ box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4 img, .mv4 iframe{ max-width:100%; display:block; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4 a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-wrap{ max-width:var(--wrap); 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height:1px; background:var(--rule); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-head__txt{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.7em; white-space:nowrap;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.28em;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size:clamp(14px,1.9vw,19px); color:var(--ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* ---- buttons: thin bordered, no fill until hover ---- *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-btn{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.7em; cursor:pointer;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.2em;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size:13px; color:var(--ink); background:transparent; border:1.5px solid var(--ink);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  padding:14px 26px; transition:background .35s ease, color .35s ease; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-btn__ar{ transition:transform .35s ease; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-btn:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-btn:hover .mv4-btn__ar{ transform:translateX(.3em); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-btn--rev{ color:var(--paper); border-color:rgba(242,232,207,.6); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-btn--rev:hover{ background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--paper); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-cta{ display:flex; gap:16px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* ============== MASTHEAD ============== *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-mast{ text-align:center; padding:clamp(46px,6.5vw,80px) 0 clamp(40px,5.5vw,66px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-kicker{ font-family:var(--serif); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.32em;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size:clamp(10px,1.35vw,13px); color:var(--ink-soft); display:inline-flex; align-items:center;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  gap:.9em; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-script{ font-family:var(--script); color:var(--red); font-size:clamp(40px,8vw,82px);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  line-height:.9; margin:clamp(14px,2.5vw,26px) 0 -.18em; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-title{ font-family:var(--disp); text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink) !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size:clamp(54px,12.5vw,124px); line-height:.9; letter-spacing:.005em; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-title sup{ font-size:.28em; vertical-align:.95em; margin-left:.01em; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-title .mv4-of{ font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:400; text-transform:lowercase;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  color:var(--red); font-size:.48em; letter-spacing:0; vertical-align:.1em; margin:0 .14em 0 .02em; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-banner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:1em; max-width:560px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  margin:clamp(18px,2.6vw,30px) auto clamp(16px,2.2vw,24px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-banner__line{ flex:1; height:2px; background:var(--ink); position:relative; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-banner__txt{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  letter-spacing:.34em; font-size:clamp(16px,2.6vw,26px); color:var(--red); display:inline-flex; gap:.6em; align-items:center; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-date{ font-family:var(--disp); text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size:clamp(20px,3.4vw,34px); letter-spacing:.02em; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-where{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(15px,1.9vw,19px); color:var(--ink-soft);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  letter-spacing:.04em; margin-top:10px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-where b{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-mast .mv4-cta{ margin-top:clamp(26px,3.6vw,38px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* ============== REVERSED BANDS ============== *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-band{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); position:relative; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-band::before, .mv4-band::after{ content:\"\"; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; height:1px; background:rgba(242,232,207,.28); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-band::before{ top:0; } .mv4-band::after{ bottom:0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* facts *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-facts{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-fact{ text-align:center; padding:clamp(26px,3.4vw,40px) 18px; position:relative; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-fact + .mv4-fact::before{ content:\"\"; position:absolute; left:0; top:22%; bottom:22%; width:1px; background:rgba(176,134,58,.5); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-fact__k{ font-family:var(--serif); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.3em; font-weight:700;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size:clamp(12px,1.5vw,14px); color:var(--gold); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-fact__v{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(16px,2vw,21px); color:var(--paper); margin-top:9px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* ============== FESTIVITIES (photo plates) ============== *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-plates{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:clamp(22px,3vw,38px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-plate{ text-align:center; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-plate__frame{ background:var(--paper); padding:9px; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-plate__img{ overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--rule); aspect-ratio:4\/3; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-plate__img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  filter:sepia(.22) saturate(.82) contrast(1.03) brightness(.99);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  transition:filter .5s ease, transform .9s ease; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-plate:hover .mv4-plate__img img{ filter:none; transform:scale(1.04); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-plate__cap{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.18em;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size:clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px); color:var(--ink); margin-top:14px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-plate__note{ font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:3px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* ============== PROGRAM (order of the day) ============== *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-prog{ max-width:780px; margin:0 auto; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-prog__item{ padding:clamp(18px,2.4vw,26px) 0; border-top:1px solid var(--rule-soft); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-prog__item:first-child{ border-top:0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-prog__line{ display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:.7em; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-prog__time{ font-family:var(--disp); text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--red);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size:clamp(18px,2.4vw,26px); white-space:nowrap; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-prog__dots{ flex:1; border-bottom:2px dotted var(--rule); transform:translateY(-.28em); min-width:24px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-prog__event{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; color:var(--ink);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size:clamp(17px,2.1vw,23px); white-space:nowrap; text-align:right; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-prog__desc{ font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:clamp(14px,1.6vw,16px);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  margin-top:8px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-callink{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.14em;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-size:12px; color:var(--red); background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; padding:0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  border-bottom:1px solid transparent; transition:border-color .3s ease; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-callink::before{ content:\"+ \"; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-callink:hover{ border-color:var(--red); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-note{ text-align:center; font-style:italic; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:13px; margin-top:26px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* ============== GETTING THERE ============== *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-addr{ text-align:center; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(16px,1.9vw,19px); color:var(--ink-soft); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-addr b{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-map{ margin:clamp(24px,3vw,34px) auto 0; max-width:960px; background:var(--paper); padding:9px; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-map iframe{ width:100%; height:380px; border:1px solid var(--rule); filter:sepia(.12) saturate(.9); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-getting .mv4-cta{ margin-top:clamp(24px,3vw,32px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* ============== COLOPHON \/ FOOTER ============== *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-foot{ text-align:center; padding:clamp(48px,6.5vw,82px) 0 clamp(40px,5vw,60px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-foot__lead{ font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:clamp(17px,2.3vw,24px);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  color:var(--paper); max-width:600px; margin:0 auto; line-height:1.5; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-foot .mv4-cta{ margin-top:clamp(26px,3.4vw,36px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-share{ margin-top:clamp(30px,4vw,42px); font-family:var(--serif); text-transform:uppercase;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  letter-spacing:.18em; font-size:12px; color:rgba(242,232,207,.7); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-share button{ font:inherit; letter-spacing:inherit; color:var(--paper); background:none; border:0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  cursor:pointer; border-bottom:1px solid transparent; transition:border-color .3s ease, color .3s ease; padding:0 .15em; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-share button:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-colophon{ margin-top:clamp(34px,4.5vw,46px); padding-top:clamp(22px,3vw,30px);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  border-top:1px solid rgba(242,232,207,.24); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-colophon p{ font-family:var(--serif); color:rgba(242,232,207,.72); font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-colophon a{ border-bottom:1px solid rgba(242,232,207,.4); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-colophon a:hover{ color:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-foot__tag{ font-family:var(--script); font-size:clamp(22px,3vw,30px); color:var(--gold); margin-top:12px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* ============== CALENDAR MODAL ============== *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-modal{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:99999; display:grid; place-items:center;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  background:rgba(20,26,40,.62); padding:20px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-modal[hidden]{ display:none; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-modal__card{ background:var(--paper); border:1.5px solid var(--ink); width:100%; max-width:380px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  padding:32px 28px 24px; text-align:center; box-shadow:9px 9px 0 rgba(30,39,66,.22); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-modal__card h3{ font-family:var(--disp); text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink) !important; font-size:22px; letter-spacing:.01em; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-modal__opt{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:.6em; width:100%; margin-top:14px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  padding:13px 16px; border:1.5px solid var(--ink); background:transparent; cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.16em; font-size:13px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  color:var(--ink); transition:background .3s ease, color .3s ease; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-modal__opt:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-modal__close{ margin-top:18px; background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; font-family:var(--serif);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-style:italic; font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-modal__close:hover{ color:var(--red); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* copied toast *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-copied{ position:fixed; left:50%; bottom:26px; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(18px);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--gold); padding:11px 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-family:var(--serif); letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:12px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease; z-index:99999; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.mv4-copied.is-show{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* ============== RESPONSIVE ============== *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (max-width:860px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4-plates{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (max-width:600px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4{ box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9px var(--paper), inset 0 0 0 10px var(--ink), inset 0 0 0 13px var(--paper), inset 0 0 0 14px var(--ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4-facts{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4-fact + .mv4-fact::before{ display:none; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4-fact{ border-top:1px solid rgba(176,134,58,.4); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4-facts .mv4-fact:first-child{ border-top:0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4-plates{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4-prog__line{ flex-wrap:wrap; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4-prog__dots{ display:none; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4-prog__event{ white-space:normal; text-align:left; flex:1 0 100%; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4-cta .mv4-btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4-map iframe{ height:300px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4 *{ transition:none !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .mv4-plate:hover .mv4-plate__img img{ transform:none; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- ===== MASTHEAD ===== --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<header class=\"mv4-mast\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee class=\"mv4-kicker\"><span class=\"mv4-star\"><\/span> Town of Manchester &amp; the Manchester Business Association present <span class=\"mv4-star\"><\/span><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee class=\"mv4-script\">Manchester&#8217;s<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h1 class=\"mv4-title\">4<sup>th<\/sup><span class=\"mv4-of\">of<\/span>July<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-banner\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"mv4-banner__line\"><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"mv4-banner__txt\"><span class=\"mv4-star\"><\/span> Celebration <span class=\"mv4-star\"><\/span><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"mv4-banner__line\"><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee class=\"mv4-date\">Saturday &middot; July 4 &middot; 2026<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee class=\"mv4-where\"><b>Manchester Rec Park<\/b> &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp; 5:30-9 PM &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp; Free &amp; open to all<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-cta\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <button class=\"mv4-btn\" type=\"button\" data-cal=\"celebration\">Add to Calendar <span class=\"mv4-btn__ar\">&rarr;<\/span><\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <a class=\"mv4-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Dana%20L.%20Thompson%20Memorial%20Park%2C%20340%20Recreation%20Park%20Rd%2C%20Manchester%20Center%2C%20VT%2005255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Directions <span class=\"mv4-btn__ar\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/header>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- ===== FACTS BAND ===== --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"mv4-band\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-facts\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-fact\">\n<div class=\"mv4-fact__k\">When<\/div>\n<div class=\"mv4-fact__v\">Sat, July 4 &middot; 5:30-9 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-fact\">\n<div class=\"mv4-fact__k\">Where<\/div>\n<div class=\"mv4-fact__v\">Manchester Rec Park<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-fact\">\n<div class=\"mv4-fact__k\">Admission<\/div>\n<div class=\"mv4-fact__v\">Free &middot; All are welcome<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- ===== FESTIVITIES ===== --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"mv4-sec\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-head\"><span class=\"mv4-head__line\"><\/span><span class=\"mv4-head__txt\"><span class=\"mv4-star\"><\/span> The Festivities <span class=\"mv4-star\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"mv4-head__line\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-plates\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<figure class=\"mv4-plate\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__frame\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervermont.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dont-Leave-Band.jpg\" alt=\"Live music at Manchester's 4th of July\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"mv4-plate__cap\">Live Music<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<figure class=\"mv4-plate\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__frame\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervermont.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/65647768_3066293913380829_3942854362266599424_n.jpg\" alt=\"Fireworks over Manchester\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"mv4-plate__cap\">Fireworks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<figure class=\"mv4-plate\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__frame\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervermont.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pexels-rdne-8385932-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Kids getting their faces painted\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"mv4-plate__cap\">Face Painting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<figure class=\"mv4-plate\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__frame\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervermont.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jordan-crawford-i88gd5sfNmA-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Kids' decorated bike parade\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"mv4-plate__cap\">Kids&#8217; Bike Parade<\/figcaption><pee class=\"mv4-plate__note\">BYO bike, trike, scooter, wagon or stroller<\/pee><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<figure class=\"mv4-plate\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__frame\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervermont.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/miguel-teirlinck-VDkRsT649C0-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Giant volleyball game\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"mv4-plate__cap\">Giant Volleyball<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<figure class=\"mv4-plate\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__frame\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervermont.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wan-san-yip-WWyh1p5X_uQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dodgeball game\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"mv4-plate__cap\">Dodgeball<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<figure class=\"mv4-plate\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__frame\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervermont.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dheeraj-m-7t8b9L7q6x4-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dunk tank at the celebration\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"mv4-plate__cap\">Dunk Tank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<figure class=\"mv4-plate\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__frame\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervermont.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/photo-1659481561395-92b9af15e126.avif\" alt=\"Lawn games on the green\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"mv4-plate__cap\">Lawn Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<figure class=\"mv4-plate\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__frame\">\n<div class=\"mv4-plate__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervermont.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/micheile-henderson-7NFwwp-vZk8-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Food trucks at the celebration\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"mv4-plate__cap\">Food Trucks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- ===== PROGRAM ===== --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"mv4-sec mv4-band\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-head\" style=\"--rule:rgba(242,232,207,.34);\"><span class=\"mv4-head__line\" style=\"background:rgba(242,232,207,.34)\"><\/span><span class=\"mv4-head__txt\" style=\"color:var(--paper)\"><span class=\"mv4-star mv4-star--gold\"><\/span> Order of the Day <span class=\"mv4-star mv4-star--gold\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"mv4-head__line\" style=\"background:rgba(242,232,207,.34)\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-prog\" style=\"color:var(--paper)\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-prog__item\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-prog__line\"><span class=\"mv4-prog__time\" style=\"color:#E5B85C\">9:30 AM<\/span><span class=\"mv4-prog__dots\" style=\"border-color:rgba(242,232,207,.4)\"><\/span><span class=\"mv4-prog__event\" style=\"color:var(--paper)\">Little Striders Kids Fun Run<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"mv4-prog__desc\" style=\"color:rgba(242,232,207,.72)\">A morning dash for the little ones to kick off the Fourth. <button class=\"mv4-callink\" type=\"button\" data-cal=\"funrun\" style=\"color:#E5B85C\">Add to calendar<\/button><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-prog__item\" style=\"border-color:rgba(242,232,207,.16)\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-prog__line\"><span class=\"mv4-prog__time\" style=\"color:#E5B85C\">5:30 PM<\/span><span class=\"mv4-prog__dots\" style=\"border-color:rgba(242,232,207,.4)\"><\/span><span class=\"mv4-prog__event\" style=\"color:var(--paper)\">Celebration Begins<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"mv4-prog__desc\" style=\"color:rgba(242,232,207,.72)\">Live music, food trucks, lawn games, face painting, the kids&#8217; bike parade and more. <button class=\"mv4-callink\" type=\"button\" data-cal=\"celebration\" style=\"color:#E5B85C\">Add to calendar<\/button><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-prog__item\" style=\"border-color:rgba(242,232,207,.16)\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-prog__line\"><span class=\"mv4-prog__time\" style=\"color:#E5B85C\">After Dark<\/span><span class=\"mv4-prog__dots\" style=\"border-color:rgba(242,232,207,.4)\"><\/span><span class=\"mv4-prog__event\" style=\"color:var(--paper)\">Fireworks Finale<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"mv4-prog__desc\" style=\"color:rgba(242,232,207,.72)\">Stick around as fireworks light up the Manchester sky to close out the night.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee class=\"mv4-note\" style=\"color:rgba(242,232,207,.6)\">Order of the day is subject to change.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- ===== GETTING THERE ===== --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"mv4-sec mv4-getting\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-head\"><span class=\"mv4-head__line\"><\/span><span class=\"mv4-head__txt\"><span class=\"mv4-star\"><\/span> Getting There <span class=\"mv4-star\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"mv4-head__line\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee class=\"mv4-addr\"><b>Manchester Rec Park<\/b> (Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park)<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>340 Recreation Park Rd, Manchester Center, VT 05255<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-map\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <iframe title=\"Map to Manchester Rec Park\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=Dana%20L.%20Thompson%20Memorial%20Park%2C%20340%20Recreation%20Park%20Rd%2C%20Manchester%20Center%2C%20VT%2005255&#038;output=embed\"><\/iframe><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-cta\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <a class=\"mv4-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Dana%20L.%20Thompson%20Memorial%20Park%2C%20340%20Recreation%20Park%20Rd%2C%20Manchester%20Center%2C%20VT%2005255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Directions <span class=\"mv4-btn__ar\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- ===== COLOPHON \/ FOOTER ===== --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<footer class=\"mv4-band mv4-foot\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee class=\"mv4-foot__lead\">Free, festive, and open to all. Bring the whole family to the rec park for music, games, and fireworks under the Vermont sky.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-cta\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <button class=\"mv4-btn mv4-btn--rev\" type=\"button\" data-cal=\"celebration\">Add to Calendar <span class=\"mv4-btn__ar\">&rarr;<\/span><\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <a class=\"mv4-btn mv4-btn--rev\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=Dana%20L.%20Thompson%20Memorial%20Park%2C%20340%20Recreation%20Park%20Rd%2C%20Manchester%20Center%2C%20VT%2005255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Directions <span class=\"mv4-btn__ar\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee class=\"mv4-share\">Spread the word &nbsp;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <button type=\"button\" data-share=\"facebook\">Facebook<\/button> &middot;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <button type=\"button\" data-share=\"x\">X<\/button> &middot;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <button type=\"button\" data-share=\"email\">Email<\/button> &middot;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <button type=\"button\" data-share=\"copy\">Copy Link<\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"mv4-colophon\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Presented by the Town of Manchester &amp; the Manchester Business Association<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestervermont.com\/4thofjuly\">manchestervermont.com\/4thofjuly<\/a><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee class=\"mv4-foot__tag\">So Close. 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