Independence Day Celebrations in Waterford
JULY 3rd
Music: 6:30-8:00
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.
Pie Baking Contest. Judging 5:30-6 View Flyer
Bake your favorite pie and drop it off at 4:30 at the contest table. Label the bottom of your pie plate with your name, phone number, and kind of pie. No custard or whipped cream pies.
Fireworks at the Water Street Meadow (Starting after 9:15)
Parking at the Old School and Waterford Elementary School. NO PARKING on the meadow (except for those with a handicapped permit). No sparklers or other fireworks are allowed. (See map).
JULY 4th
Factory, Second, and lower Main Streets are closed to non-parade vehicles from 10 to Noon
Parade down Second and Main Streets (See map)
- 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 (11-1)
- 11:45 - Songs, remarks, and refreshments (Hot Dogs, Lemonade, Watermelon)
- Noon. - Live music
- Games for kids.
