Freedom and Unity
The Parade. 10 A.M on Saturday, July 5th. This year’s theme and the Vermont’s motto is Freedom & Unity. Uncle Sam, Grand Marshal Clive Gray’s Pierce Arrow(No breaks) and our Ladies Walking Society will set the pace leading the menagerie down Breezy Avenue. The parade will feature
- Bread and Puppet Theater,
- Small and big-time politicians,
- Greensboro’s Lawn Mower Brigade,
- Cows, horses, dogs(no Cats),
- Eclectic organizational floats,
- Mega farm equipment and
- Greensboro’s Road Crew and Fire Department.
At press time, Oscar Mayer has yet to confirm its Wienermobile. But, overhead, capping off the parade and in lieu of an F35 fly-over, the Beta Air Force will buzz the town trailing appropriate banners and doing non-death-defying aerial stunts.
Bring Your Appetite. The parade will transition into a free community picnic on the lawn of the Town Hall. Sandwiches, grilled sausages /hot dogs and Kingdom Creamery cones (food sponsored by the Greensboro Association) will be served. Additional home-made delights (for a small fee)will be available at the accompanying Farmers’ Market.
Silent Charity Auction. Dessert and Vermont art contributions will be open for bidding on the accompanying Silent Auction tables. All auction proceeds will flow to the Area Food Shelf.
So, bring your wallets and support a good cause. Dessert Donations should be delivered to Town Hall Saturday morning prior to the of the parade. Vermont art contributions may be left the week prior at Town Hall.
Dunk Tank. Yes, you can pay to have a chance to dunk your favorite politician, family member or local personality. 5 bucks for three throws. Targets who refuse sitting in the dunk chair will be fined $50. Barker Tim Nisbet will run the show during the picnic. All fees go to the Area Food Shelf.
Greensboro Activities Options (during and after the Picnic)
Farmers’ Market on the Green
Art Show at the Grange
Library Book Sale
Open House at the Historical Society
Swimming at Caspian Beach
Paddling on Caspian Lake
Biking on the Rail Trail at Greensboro Bend
Hiking at Barr Hill Nature Preserve
Beer at Hill Farmstead
Golf, tennis & pickle ball at Mt. View CC
Free Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra Concert at Highland Center for the Arts.
At 6:30, capping off Greensboro’s “Freedom and Unity” celebration will be the 75 member Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra playing lively and appropriate music to celebrate the occasion. Outdoor games and picnic at 5:30 will precede the concert. Food and libations will be available for purchase.