Three years ago July 6th, an oil train derailed in Lac Megantic, Quebec. The explosions killed 47 people: folks enjoying a night out at a music club, to family members asleep in their nearby homes. Today, the town, about the size of Saint Albans and only a 3.5 hour drive from Burlington, is still trying to recover emotionally and structurally.

To honor the lives lost and the friends and family that live on, and to call for a 100% clean and safe energy future, 350 Vermont is holding a sunset vigil, and our entire community is invited. https://www.facebook.com/events/2053732364851443/

Where: Battery Park overlooking Lake Champlain, Burlington

When: Wednesday July 6
6:30 pm - viewing of memorial display
7:00 pm - ceremony sharing the lives of the victims of the Lac Megantic explosions and learning about the dangers of fossil fuel extraction and transportation right here on the lake.
7:53 pm - sunset: 47-minute meditation, a minute for each person lost in the Lac Megantic explosions.

Jan 28, 2025, 7 to 8 PM

Jan 30, 2025, 5 to 6 PM

Feb 1, 2025, 5 to 6:30 PM