Fourth of July Committee selects 2026 theme and Finnish Heritage Society as grand marshal.
Fourth of July Committee · Meeting of February 11, 2026
RUTLAND — Fourth of July Committee adopts "Spirit of America, Rooted in Rutland" as 2026 theme. Chairman Ben Barakian and members unanimously selected the Finnish Heritage Society Sovittaja as grand marshal, honoring the organization's 100th anniversary. The committee also unanimously approved Joellen Andrews as a new member, subject to Select Board recommendation and swearing-in at the Town Clerk's Office.
The account balance stands at $27,470.62. The committee plans to move the parade start time from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to accommodate the Senior Center pancake breakfast, pending further discussion.
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Source: the Fourth of July Committee meeting of February 11, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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