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The Annual Bristol 4th of July Parade is part of America’s oldest continuous Independence Day celebration. It began in 1785 when Rev. Henry Wight of the First Congregational Church and a Veteran of the Revolutionary War, conducted the first Patriotic Exercises. This year, the 238th Fourth of July Parade begins at 11:00 am and will step off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt We're so excited you're spending your Fourth of July with us here in beautiful Bristol, Rhode Island. And if you didn't know, you're witnessing a piece of living history because this isn't just any parade. That's right. This is America's oldest continuous 4th of July celebration. It all began in 17 eighty-five. Just nine years after the Attention Bristol Residents and Visitors! As we prepare for the 240th Bristol 4th of July Parade, we want to ensure that everyone is aware of the parking restrictions in place for this year's celebration. Join John DeLuca, Alexandra Cowley, Doreen Scanlon, Mark Curtis and Matt Blanchette Friday July 4th The annual series of concerts, fund-raising events, galas, beauty contests, and carnivals has ushered in the biggest day on the town’s social calendar. We hope you will find everything you need to stay informed about our events and the celebration. The Bristol Fourth of July Committee is a volunteer organization of about 120 people, dedicated to continuing the celebration that honors our community's many civil servants, military and fire personnel. Tune in for live coverage of the 237th Bristol 4th of July Parade, part of America’s oldest Independence Day celebration – Monday, July 4th at 10:30 am ET on YurView NE (Cox channel 4) and can also be seen on The Portuguese Channel for Comcast subscribers in Southern New England. America's oldest continuous fourth of July celebration in Bristol, Rhode Island. Parade kicks off at 10:30 AM. Join us for the Bristol Fourth of July 239th Celebration Parade, a vibrant display of patriotism and community spirit! Experience the essence of American pride as colorful floats, The nation's oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration will be observed once again in Bristol on Thursday. The Fourth of July Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and will step off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) and ends on High Street, between State Street and Bradford Street. The home of America’s Oldest Continuous Fourth of July Celebration will hold its fireworks display at Bristol Harbor at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, followed by the annual parade on Friday Watch a replay of the 237th Bristol 4th of July Parade, part of America’s oldest Independence Day celebration. Tune in as our country’s birthday is celebrated with bands, floats, and more along the tree-lined streets of historic Bristol Rhode Island. On July 4th, tradition and patriotism meet o Bristol 4th of July Parade is more than just a parade but a time for families and friends to gather to celebrate the freedoms they have. Watch a replay of the 237th Bristol 4th of July Parade, part of America’s oldest Independence Day celebration. Tune in as our country’s birthday is celebrated with bands, floats, and more along the tree-lined streets of historic Bristol Rhode Island. Though local newscasts will not have live coverage of Bristol's 226th Fourth of July parade, Full Channel will stream it live on the web and on the Public Access Channel. The nation’s oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration once again drew large crowds in Bristol on Thursday. It’s a tradition that brings large crowds and space savers for a patriotic parade © 2025 Bristol Fourth of July Committee. All rights reserved. Proudly created with Wix.com Watch Saturday July 4th beginning at 10am!Live Coverage of the Bristol 4th of July Parade Only on ABC6 Parade coverage will begin at 10:30am Wednesday July 4th on WLNE-TV/ABC6 and also stream live on abc6.com. The station also plans to re-broadcast the parade over the air on 6.2 the home of the Live Well Network-Providence.
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