Font ResizeBRATTLEBORO -- Organizers of Brattleboro’s Fourth of July celebrations on Tuesday morning conceded that severe thunderstorms forecast for today could lead to a cancellation of holiday festivities.
A final decision would be made at 7:30 a.m. this morning, at which point the Brattleboro Reformer -- through its website, www.Reformer.com, and Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/BrattleboroReformer -- and other news outlets would alert the community.
The By the People: Brattleboro Goes Fourth citizens committee and town Recreation & Parks Department will be forced to cancel, rather than postpone, some or all scheduled Independence Day activities -- parade, Living Memorial Park festivities and fireworks -- in the event of thundershowers that could endanger participants and the public.
The parade cannot be delayed to a later date because of local permitting, police and liability insurance issues.
The town Recreation & Parks Department also will decide Wednesday whether to cancel any afternoon or evening activities at Living Memorial Park.
Parade participants and spectators are encouraged to check www.brattleborogoesfourth.com or www.reformer.com before leaving for the 9 a.m. lineup and 10 a.m. start.
