Join Us May 19-20, 2012!

Plan to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event with your friends and neighbors!

DOWNLOAD A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!

Bridge Closure Information

The Lake Champlain Bridge will be closed to traffic on Saturday, May 19, starting at 11 a.m. for approximately 60 to 90 minutes to accommodate the parade. This is the ONLY time the bridge will be closed during the weekend.

Official Event Program!

Available at the event and for sale in advance at selected businesses (TBA), the official event program includes a full schedule of events and performers, site maps, and listings of all the food and craft vendors. The cost is $3 and a portion of the proceeds go to help fund the celebration. The program is loaded with photos and feature articles about the new bridge.




Lights on the Lake Fireworks Spectacular

At dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.) is the grand finale--the Lights on the Lake Fireworks Spectacular. The fireworks show is provided by Alonzo Fireworks based in Albany, NY and will be simulcast by WVTK 92.1. The firework's soundtrack is provided by UNIR1 Network. In order to hear the music soundtrack accompanying the fireworks, attendees must have FM radio reception-MP3 players, boom box, or car radio. iPhones will have a few seconds' delay in reception.

Get Your Limited Edition T-Shirt

This is the official limited edition LCBC Grand Celebration commemorative T-shirt that's being sold only during the celebration weekend, courtesy of East Coast Printers. The all-over design is dyed into the fabric, and features renderings and opening dates of both the old and new bridge. Selling price is $20, with all profits going to help fund the celebration. Adult sizes only.


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We need your help!

We still need to raise monies to produce a great celebration for the community to enjoy. The involvement of local businesses and residents will directly correlate to the success of the celebration. Visit the "Join Our Community" section of this website for more information on how you can help, or just click on the "Donate" button below to contribute via PayPal.

Parking Information

The parking area will be at the Crown Point (NY) State Historic Site. There will be 2 shuttle buses running continuously both days during event hours. One will run within the Crown Point State Historic Site from the parking lot to the main site at the museum. The other will run from the old NY ferry road to the old VT ferry road. Specific times will be announced.

Handicapped Parking: There will be a designated area within the larger parking lot at Crown Point State Historic Site that's reserved for handicapped parking.

Car Show Entry Form

If you'd like to display a vehicle in the car show, download the entry form here.

Boat Launch Information

Below is a list of the boat launches available during the weekend.

Public:

  • McCuen Slang, Rte. 125, Addison, VT
  • Port Henry Boat Launch, Port Henry, NY
  • NYSDEC Boat Launch, Ticonderoga, NY

Private:

  • Van Slooten Marina, Port Henry, NY
  • Champlain Bridge Marina, West Addison, VT

Boat launches at Chimney Point State Historic Site, VT and Crown Point State Reservation Campground, NY will be closed during the weekend

Lodging & Camping Information

The businesses listed below have specials just for the Grand Celebration Weekend