The Burlington International Waterfront Festival wrapped up last night. The 13-day event marked the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's exploration of the lake and region.

Governor Jim Douglas will unveil a statue on the Lake Champlain waterfront in Burlington today. The sculpture is a gift to the state from the province of Quebec.

Celebrations for America's Independence today are intermingled with international festivities under way in Vermont's largest city. Vermont filmmaker Jay Craven says the events commemorating the arrival of Samuel de Champlain 400 years ago offer an opportunity to creatively examine the history and culture that shaped the Champlain Valley we know it today.

Filmmaker Jay Craven, producer of the Burlington International Waterfront Festival, which begins today-says for this celebration, everyone connected in any way to Champlain will be part of the festivities.