Fourth of July Committee approves business sponsor letter with one dissent.
Fourth of July Committee · Meeting of February 25, 2026
RUTLAND — The Fourth of July Committee approved a business sponsorship letter and advanced fundraising plans for Rutland's 78th annual parade. Chairman Ben Barakian's committee voted 4–1 to move forward with the business sponsorship letter; the residential letter passed unanimously. Corrina Forhock of the Recreation Department will help design an Easter egg hunt fundraiser with a $10 entry fee, while the committee plans a kids' zone in partnership with radio station 104.50, which may coordinate sports mascots and a bouncy house.
The Finnish Heritage Society, marking its 100th anniversary, will serve as grand marshal.
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Source: the Fourth of July Committee meeting of February 25, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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