Our 228th Consecutive Fourth of July Celebration

Bristol's Annual Fourth of July Celebration, established in 1785, is the oldest continuous celebration of its kind in the United States.

In keeping with that long standing tradition of honoring our nations independence, the Bristol Fourth of July Committee establishes as its mission a means by which we can carry out our mandate to have a patriotic observance in Bristol, Rhode Island that can best exemplify our National Heritage.

The Purpose of this Committee is to formulate, prepare and carry out all plans for the Annual Fourth of July Celebration. All members of the Committee are volunteers. The presiding Chairperson for the 2012/2013 Celebrations is Dick Devault.

If you would like to donate to the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration, you can send your donations to the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, for more information on supporting the Celebration please visit the General Chairmans' page.

To become an individual sponsor download the "Proud Supporter" form.

We thank you for your support!

Meet the 2013 Chief Marshal: Louis P. Cirillo

General Chairman Dick Devault announced at the Bristol Fourth of July Committee's April 4th General Committee meeting his selection for the 228th Bristol Fourth of July Celebration's Chief Marshal as Louis P. Cirillo.
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Meet Miss and Little Miss Fourth of July 2013

The Bristol Fourth of July Committee held its annual Pageant on May 25 at Mt. Hope High School. Meet Miss & Little Miss Fourth of July for our 228th Bristol Fourth of July Celebration. Crowned Miss Fourth of July is 19 year old Daniela Lopes and Little Miss Fourth of July is 8 year old Lily Sarnowski.
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Meet Our Patriotic Speaker for the 228th Celebration

The Bristol Fourth of July Committee is honored to announce our Patriotic Speaker for the 228th Fourth of July Celebration as Rear Admiral Robert O. Wray, Jr., President, Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). Rear Admiral Wray graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 1979, where he was chairman of the Brigade Honor Committee and captain of the Varsity Sailing Team.
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Meet Our Hattie Brown Award Recipient

The Bristol Fourth of July Committee has announced its choice as the recipient of the Hattie Brown Award as Edmund P. “Hector” Massa.

The Hattie Brown Award is presented each year by the Fourth of July Committee to a worthy Bristolian who demonstrates the same spirit of community service that was so much the distinguishable trait of Hattie Brown. Hattie was involved with many organizations and charities throughout the State during her life. She was an active member of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee. Hattie was well known for her charitable activities and her spirit of ecumenism. Regardless of whether it was a church, synagogue, youth organization or fraternal order, she could always be depended on for her support. The presentation of this award is to recognize her contribution to the many people and organizations that benefited from her commitment to humankind.

The Military, Civic and Firemen's Parade

The Fourth of July Parade will begin 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. Hope Street (Rt. 114) will be closed off beginning at 8:00 a.m., including Poppasquash Road.

Beginning at 7:00 a.m., Chestnut Street, Naomi Street and Sherry Avenue will be close to traffic. A parking ban along the parade route goes into effect the night before the parade.
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Order your Patriotic Rhode Island License Plate!

There is a one-time fee of $41.50, of which $20.00 goes directly to support the Fourth of July Celebration in Bristol, celebrating since 1785!

Show your Patriotism. Be part of Rhode Island's Unique American Experience!

Plates are available to ALL Rhode Islanders! Fill out the application, which can be downloaded from our License Plate webpage or you can call 401.424.1095.
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