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Westport Independence Day Celebration July 3rd

June 29, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Depot Theatre in WestportThe annual Westport Independence Celebration is set for Saturday, July 3rd, 2021, with a number of activities and events, including a parade and fireworks display.

The day’s events begin with a 5K/1K Fun Run/Walk starting at the Library Lawn at 10 am, with registration beginning at 9 am. The entry fee is $20, children under 12 are free. All proceeds will go toward next year’s fireworks display.

A multi-family/community estate sale will be held downtown from 9 am to 4 pm on the Ballard Park lawn to benefit Ballard Park’s summer “Movies In The Park” series. Email BallardParkNY@gmail.com for more information or to reserve a 12’ x 12’ space on the lawn to sell your estate items.

The Westport Library Association’s Annual Book Sale will be held from 10 am to 4 pm, with books for all ages under the tent on the library lawn, and inside the library.

An Opening Party for featured artists Robert Powell, Debra Kahler, Dennon Walantrus, and Elsa Koop-Angelico, with live music by TW Howell will be held from 6 to 8 pm, at and in front of the Ledge Hill Gallery until the fireworks begin.

The Depot Theatre’s will host a July 3rd performance of The Mountaintop at 3 pm. For more informatin or to purchase tickets visit the Depot Theatre’s website.

The public is invited to participate in the popular parade down Main Street, whether walking, on a float, or other means of transportation. This year’s parade theme is “Holidays Galore.” With 5 cash prizes at stake, entries are encouraged to use any holiday decorations in a fun and creative way. Participants will line up at the Essex County Fairgrounds at 4:30 pm, and the parade begins there at 5 pm, ending at the Westport Library.

The day ends with a fireworks display at Lee Park on Lake Champlain beginning at 9 pm.

For more information, visit www.gowestportny.com.

Photo of Depot Theatre in Westport provided.

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