College Street Collide debuted on Saturday as a celebration of a vibrant, locally owned collections of shops in the heart of downtown Burlington.

WCAX Coverage of College Street Collide

Sponsors Common Dear, Leibling Boutique and Northfield Savings Bank sponsored the event, which included free music, food and activities as a way to bring the local community together while drawing attention to wide variety of businesses featured off of the more well known Church Street.

“We want to let not only local folks but visitors know there’s some amazing stuff happening along the side streets that are actually off Church Street,” said BBA Executive Director Kelly Devine.