Events from November 17, 2025 – September 24, 2022 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

  • Bridge Lighting Ceremony and Lantern Parade in Montpelier

    Downtown Montpelier Montpelier, VT, United States

    The second annual Lantern Parade and Bridge Lighting Celebration in Montpelier, marking the completion of the Bridge Illumination Project and officially transforming Montpelier into the City of Bridges. The evening begins at 5 p.m. on Langdon Street with light refreshments and opening remarks, followed by...

  • Dorset Tractor Parade

    H.N. Williams Store 2732 VT-30, Dorset, VT, United States

    Get into the holiday spirit at the Dorset Tractor Parade. The route starts at the H.N. Williams Store on Route 30 and follows Meadow Lane, Cheney Road, and Church Street before returning to H.N. Williams. Anyone wishing to enter a tractor in the parade meet at...

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    Merry Barre Holidays Craft Fair and Parade

    Barre Auditorium 20 Auditorium Hill, Barre, VT, United States

    Mark your calendars and spread the word, the Merry Barre Holidays Craft Fair is back at the Barre Auditorium! Free admission. Plus, don't miss the Merry Barre Holidays Parade and tree lighting on Saturday, November 29 at 5:15 p.m. with floats, walkers, groups, and businesses...

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    A Traditional Christmas in Stowe

    Main Street, Stowe Main Street, Stowe, VT, United States

    Kickoff the holiday season with a Traditional Christmas in Stowe, a beloved and time-honored festival. Enjoy tree lightings, children’s lantern parade, holiday decorations, festive wagon rides, a holiday bazaar, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live holiday music, skating, ornament and cookie decorating, and a Santa Stroll...

  • Grafton Village Holiday Festival

    Grafton Village Grafton, VT, United States

    Celebrate the holidays in the perfect Vermont village of Grafton. Enjoy traditional Christmas activities, shopping, a visit from Santa for the little ones, and the Dogs of Grafton parade—a holiday favorite.

  • Castleton Christmas Market

    Castleton Texaco Lot 635 Main Street, Manchester, VT, United States

    Step into your own Hallmark movie at the annual Castleton Christmas Market. Enjoy local food and gift vendors, caroling, a tree lighting in front of the town library, a holiday parade down Main Street and a visit from Santa at the firehouse. -Courtesy photo /...

  • River of Lights Parade in Waterbury

    Brookside Primary School  47 Stowe Street, Waterbury, VT, United States

    The 16th annual River of Light Lantern Parade in Waterbury features a nighttime parade with marching bands and hundreds of illuminated willow-and-paper lanterns made by school children and community members. The parade will line up Brookside Primary School and leads down Stowe Street to Main Street,...

  • Lighted Tractor Parade in Manchester

    Manchester Tractor Parade 4912 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT, United States

    Manchester’s 15th annual Lighted Tractor Parade brings plenty of holiday cheer in 2025. This year's parade promises to be bigger and brighter than ever with more than 30 decorated tractors and floats expected to participate. The 2025 parade will start at the intersection of Bonnet...

  • Champlain Islands Christmas Parade in South Hero

    Champlain Islands Christmas Parade South Hero, VT, United States

    Enjoy the lights and sounds of the season at the Champlain Islands Christmas Parade in South Hero. The parade will start at Community Lane, head north to South Street and end at the Folsom School parking lot. Free to attend and free to participate in....

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    Wassail Weekend in Woodstock

    Wassail Weekend Central Street, Woodstock, VT, United States

    Wassail Weekend in Woodstock is a chance to see this beautiful Vermont town decked out in twinkling lights and holiday cheer. Woodstock transforms into a holiday wonderland, complete with sleigh bells, a parade, a holiday craft fair, festive performances and holiday decorations. For full details...

  • Holiday Tractor Parade in St. Albans

    St. Albans Tractor Parade 138 Federal Street, St. Albans, VT, United States

    Don't miss the annual Holiday Tractor Parade in St. Albans to celebrate all things dairy! -Courtesy photo 

  • New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks at Mount Snow

    Mount Snow Resort 39 Mount Snow Road, West Dover, VT, United States

    Spend New Year's Eve at Mount Snow! Watch Mount Snow’s instructors ski and ride down the Canyon trail in a torchlight glow. As the parade reaches the bottom, the night sky will be illuminated with a fireworks display.