BRATTLEBORO — The forecast was dire, but thunderstorms that were predicted on July 4 stayed away long enough for “Brattleboro Goes Fourth,” the town's 39th annual Independence Day celebration, to go off without a hitch.
More than 50 parade entries - including the Brattleboro American Legion and Brattleboro Union High School bands, veterans, firefighters, and community and youth groups - marched up Main Street in the morning.
In the afternoon, there were games and activities at Living Memorial Park, and later, music and fireworks at the park.
The event was presented by an all-volunteer group, working with the town's Recreation and Parks Department.