PHOTOS BY ANNA WOZNIAK / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
EMPIRE STREET CRUISE-IN … Visitors were happy to take part in a Montpelier tradition while getting out of the house to come and see what cruised into the Montpelier Empire Street Cruise-In.
By: Anna Wozniak
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
anna@thevillagereporter.com
As the kids get out of school and the temperatures reach seasonal heights, the Village of Montpelier has been keeping in mind how to keep residents entertained throughout the dog days of summer.
On top of their great parks, pool, and walking trails has been the Empire Street Cruise-In, which takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every other Tuesday.
This year, a new aspect has made its debut, and the alley off of Main Street is now being utilized for a coinciding farmers market.
Everyone was excited to check out what the alley had to offer, and the Montpelier Civic League can safely say the endeavor was a success. This was the first cruise-in of the year, with each one having its own theme.
June 25th will see a St. Patrick’s Day theme, July 9th Mardi Gras, July 23rd Disney, and August 13th’s super cruise will see a thanksgiving theme, and the last cruise-in on August 27th will see a Rose Parade theme.
MAIN STREET MARKET … The farmers market coinciding with the Empire Street Cruise-In was held in the alley off of Main Street. There were handmade wares and fresh vegetables for visitors to peruse as they gave downtown Montpelier a visit.