Free Press Staff

Burlington's Independence Day celebration offers fireworks and entertainment along the waterfront Sunday night.

The fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. and festivities take place from 5-10 p.m. in various lakeside parks. Here's a recap of what is happening:

Perkins Pier

5-7 p.m. — Root 7, a mixed ensemble a cappella group

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Mango Jam, a five piece dance band playing straight-ahead Zydeco and much more

Waterfront Park

6-8 p.m. — Sambatucada!, a samba street band that guarantees to get you on your feet

4-9 p.m. — Inflatable Family Fun Park, cash cube and Price Chopper Bounce House

5-9 p.m. — Face painting and henna

Boathouse

8-9:30 p.m. and 10-11 p.m. — Kat Wright & The Indomitable Soul Band, local group that blends Memphis soul and new school R&B

8:30-8:45 p.m. — Dan Marcotte Biplane Airshow, in the sky over the harbor

Battery Park

6-9 p.m. — Burlington Concert Band, a non-profit organization associated with the Burlington City Arts and the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department that give free concerts at 7 p.m. every Sunday night during the summer

How to get to the festivities:

Recommended parking: University of Vermont's Gutterson parking garage and adjacent lots provide the fastest way in and out Burlington after the fireworks. Buses will run from 3:45-11:30 pm, and pick up in front of Patrick Gym. The round trip fare is $1.00. CCTA buses will be waiting at One Main St. at 10 p.m. for the return trip and will run continuously until 11:30 p.m.

Other parking: If you park at the Waterfront, be prepared to wait an hour from the end of the fireworks.

Handicap parking at the Lake Street extension by the A_Dog Skatepark.

Waterfront Parking Lot is for handicap and seasonal boaters on a first come first serve basis until lot is full.

Perkins Pier Parking is $10 for cars and $20 for trailers.

City Parking Garages and on-street parking are free on Sundays

By bike: Drop off your bike at Local Motion’s free valet parking, located north of the Waterfront parking lot on Lake Street.

By boat: Boat traffic in the harbor must end at 8:30 p.m. Boat traffic from King Street Dock or Perkins Pier should exit to the south only. A No Boat Traffic Zone has been extended to include the entire inner harbor. The Perkins Pier and Waterfront boat ramps will be closed during this time. All watercraft, including canoes and kayaks, must have working lights if they are on the water after dusk.

By train: Vermont Railway's Fireworks Express will offer extended service into the night with an additional South Burlington stop. Tickets are $15 round trip per person, under 3 is free. Reservations are strongly suggested. Tickets are available onsite and must be purchased with cash or online at www.rails-vt.com. Trains will leave Burlington at 10:30 p.m.

Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront officials ask the public to leave pets and sparklers at home. Attendees are invited to share photos using the hashtag #btvjuly3