WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE BRISTOL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION!

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2012 4th of July Kids Events

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Button Contest: Entries due by January 6, 2012

In keeping with tradition, the Bristol Fourth of July Committee is holding the 21st Annual Commemorative Button Contest.

The winner of each category will receive $50.00. The one overall winner will be chosen from the three category winners and will receive an additional $75.00. All category winners will receive an invitation to be in the Fourth of July parade. The prize money has been donated by Rebecca Ann Hanos, proprietor of Just Dogs, in memory of her father, Henry Ramos.

Visit the Button Contest webpage.

Event Chairman: Dudley Hallagan

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Rockwell Amusements Carnival: June 22, 2012 - July 4, 2012

Rockwell Amusements Carnival rolls into town in June. Bring the family for a great time on the Town Common.

Event Chairman: Ed Correia/Gina Campbell

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Roadrace: June 20, 2012; 7:00 p.m. (raindate: June 21)

Join us for the Roadrace around the Town Common. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m.

Event Chairman: Ed Correia

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Orange Crate Derby: June 10, 2012: 3:00 p.m.

The Bristol Fourth of July Committee's 63rd Annual Orange Crate Derby will be held on Sunday, June 10, 2012 (rain date: June 17, 2012) on Bayview Avenue.

The Derby check-in start at 1:30 pm and the races will begin at 3:00 pm. There will be one practice run allowed per entry. The race will be double elimination. Drivers should be between the ages of 7 and 14, be a resident of Bristol, RI, and all drivers are required to wear a helmet with chin strap, elbow pads, gloves. Optional safety gear includes goggles, mouth guard, safety belt.

Visit the Orange Crate Derby webpage.

Event Chairman: Kevin Bowen

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Miss & Little Miss Fourth of July Pageant: May 19, 2012
7:00 p.m.

The Annual Miss/Little Miss Fourth of July Pageant will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 7pm in the Mt. Hope High School Auditorium. The applications for contestants will be available on March 1, 2012 at the Rogers Free Library in Bristol. For more information, please email Chairman Heidi Vermilyea.

Event Chairman: Heidi Vermilyea,/Patty Squatrito/Lisa Ridder

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Old Fashioned Days: June XX, 2012; 9:00 a.m.

Bring the kids to the Town Common for some old fashion fun and games. Prizes to all!

Event Chairman:

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