And over to the east ...

Vermont is also celebrating its version of the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial with many events planned this year, including an 11-day International Waterfront Festival in Burlington from July 2-14, "featuring music, comedy, film, theater, writers, dancers, new technology, lake ecology, and special events."

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Look forward to world-class, multi-faceted Native American and Franco-American showcases, dynamic history forums, invigorating lake walks and waterfront activities, headline music concerts, and fireworks extravaganzas. On Saturday, July 11th a mammoth parade and day-long celebration will culminate in a stunning pageant and international fireworks spectacular.

In case you'd like to visit our neighbors to the east, the Vermont Quad event Web site has the details: www.celebratechamplain.org