WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE BRISTOL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION!
Fourth of July Committee General Chairman - Dick Devault
Welcome to the official web site of the oldest Fourth of July Celebration in the nation and the home of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee.
This year marks the 227th annual observance of the Fourth of July Celebration in Bristol, Rhode Island.
Our Committee of approximately 124 volunteers works diligently 365 days a year to plan and carry out the traditions of the Fourth of July Celebration in Bristol.
The Celebration begins on June 14th with Flag Day ceremonies and will culminate on July 4th with Patriotic Exercises, a 2-1/2 mile Military, Civic and Firemen’s Parade. Check our calendar for specific dates of events and fundraisers. Feel free to travel around our web site.
In the Spirit of the Fourth,
Dick Devault
General Chairman
genchair@july4thbristolri.com
Bristol's 227th 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.
To become an individual sponsor download the "Proud Supporter" form.
We thank you for your support!.
Bristol's Fourth of July Parade - July 4, 2012
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.
The Parade Chairman for the 2012/2013 Parade is Ray Lavey.
NEWS/UPDATES
EVENTS
On Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, the Fourth of July Committee will hold its annual Valentines Breakfast at the TBA on TBA from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 q.m.
Tickets are $TBA each and children 5 and under are TBA.
For tickets call: XXX-XXXX, tickets will also be available at the door.
25-WEEK LOTTERY
Our 25-Week Lottery will begin January 9, 2011 and end on July 4, 2011. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Fourth of July Committee or forms will be available in the Bristol Phoenix.
Tickets are $25.00.
$50.00 daily drawings will begin in January with seven $227.00 drawings being drawn at the General Committee Meetings of the Fourth of July Committee.
That's 175 chances to win $50.00 and 7 chances to win $227.00. Good Luck to all!
COMMITTEE CONTACTS
General Chairman: Dick Devault
genchair@july4thbristolri.com
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 561
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809
Tel: 401.573.9453
Vice Chairman: Ray Lavey
paradechair@july4thbristolri.com
JULY 3-4
July 3:
Concert: 6:30 p.m. - Independence Park
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. over Bristol Harbor
July 4:
Patriotic Exercises: 8:30 a.m. - Colt School
Cannon Warning: 10:15 a.m. - Chestnut St.
Military, Civic and Firemen's Parade:
10:30 a.m.
ABOUT BRISTOL
Bristol is a town in and the historic county seat of Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States.[3] The population was 22,954 at the 2010 census. Bristol, a deepwater seaport, is named after Bristol, England. Major industries include boat building (and related marine industries), manufacturing and tourism.
Town Administrator: Diane Mederos
Town Hall: 10 Court Street, Bristol, R.I. 02809
Town Website: www.bristolri.us
Become a Sponsor!
If you would like to become a Sponsor for the 227th Celebration you can either download the entire package or the specific level you want.
2011 Sponsor Package
$500 - Citizen Sponsorship
$1,200 - Freedom Sponsorship
$2,500 - Liberty Sponsorship
$5,000 - Patriot Sponsorship
$10,000 - Stars & Stripes Sponsorship
$20,000 - Presidential Sponsorship
Concert Series Sponsor!
The 2012 concerts are returning to Independence Park. All different types of music for 12 nights, all for free. Help sponsor a night of music and entertainmet!.
$3,000 - Concert Sponsorship
Become a Member
If you would like to join the Committee either as a Full Member, Associate Member (Resident), Associate Member (Non-Resident) or to simply Volunteer, fill out the application and send it to:
Bristol Fourth of July Committee
Attn: Membership
P.O. Box 561
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809
Please make sure the application is complete and signed.
Member Application
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