WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE BRISTOL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION!
Bristol's Fourth of July Parade - July 4, 2012
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.
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.
NEWS/UPDATES
PARADE UPDATES
Check back for any recent updates!.
COMMITTEE CONTACTS
General Chairman: Dick Devault
genchair@july4thbristolri.com
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 561
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809
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
PARADE CHAIRMAN
The Parade Chairman for the 2012/2013 4th of July parades is Ray Lavey. For all inquires regarding the parade, contact Ray by calling him at 401.523.6914 or email at paradecchair@july4thbristolri.com.
PARADE FLOATS
Anyone interested in submitting a float in the 2012 Fourth of July Parade should download the Float Application (available March 15). To download the application and read more about the floats, go to the Parade Floats page.
PARADE VENDING
Anyone interested must call John Daniels, Vending Chairman, at 401-247-3525 or 401-253-4519.
PARADE INFORMATION
Everyone should read the Rules and Regulations set forth by the Fourth of July Committee to ensure a safe and happy environment for all. If you need directions, where to park, street closings and other information, click on the links below.