Independence Day Celebrations in Waterford

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Evening July 3rd

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9 p.m. - at the Water Street Meadow. Parking at the Old School and Waterford Elementary School. No Parking on the meadow(except for those with a handicapped permit).
SEE MAP (No sparklers or other fireworks allowed)

Morning July 4th

Factory, Second, and lower Main Streets are closed to non-parade vehicles from 10 to Noon

Parade down Second and Main Streets (11-11:30am)

10:00 - Parade Registration and lineup, Factory Street
11:00 - Parade goes down Factory to the Bond Street Tanyard. Arrives about 11:45
What's allowed: Walking, Bicycles (Park bikes at the designate stand at the Tanyard), Tamed animals (Dogs, etc. on leashes), Riding ponies and horses, Non-motorized scooters, Golf carts with adult driver, Antique cars/Tractors driven by licensed drivers.)

Hot Dogs, Music, and Games at the Bond Street Tanyard (11:30 -1:30pm)

11:45 - Songs, remarks, and refreshments (Hot Dogs, Lemonade, Watermelon)
Noon. - Music
Games for kids.
As game prizes we need homemade or store-bought cakes or cupcakes.
Bring your items to the Cake Stroll table between 9:30-10:30 (Don't forget the roads are closed from 10-12). Label your cake plate with your name and number if you need it back. No custard or whipped cream pies.

Evening July 4th

Pie Baking Contest. (Judging 4:30-5pm) View Flyer

Bake your favorite pie and drop it off between 3:30-4 at the contest table. Label the bottom of your pie plate with your name, phone number, and kind of pie. No custard or cream pies.

Live Music by the Dave Mininberg Band (6-8pm)

Potluck Dinner at the Tanyard by the Bond Street Barn (6-8pm)

Main and Luckett Streets See map

(In case of rain this event will move to the Old School)

Alphabet Potluck
Bring a dish. If your last names begins with:
A - I =Main dish, J - Q = Salad, R - Z = Dessert
Bring enough for 8 -10 people, also bring your own drinks or bottled water and lawn chairs or blankets. Remember to mark your plate and bring a serving spoon for your dish.