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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.
Various surrounding streets will be closed off beginning at 8:00 a.m., including Poppasquash Road. Chestnut Street, Naomi Street, and Sherry Avenue will be close to traffic at 7:00 a.m..
A parking ban along the parade route goes into effect the night before the parade. The Parade Chairman for the 2008/2009 Parade is Judy Squires. All inquires regarding the parade can call the 4th Celebration Line at 401.253.0445 or email Judy at paradechair@july4thbristolri.com.

Parade Floats

Anyone interested in submitting a float in the 2009 Fourth of July Parade should download the 2009 Float Application. Please read carefully, fill out completely and mail to the Floats Subcommittee, Jim Tavares, Float Chairman, as instructed.
2009 Float Application

Parade Vending

Anyone interested in submitting an application for vending during the 2009 Fourth of July Parade should download the 2009 Vending Application. Please read carefully, fill out completely and mail to the Vending Subcommittee, John Daniels, Vending Chairman, as instructed.
2009 Vending Application

Watch the Parade on WLNE/ABC6

WLNE-TV/ABC6 will once again carry the Bristol Fourth of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2009. Hosted by WLNE-TV/ABC6’s Allison Alexander, John DeLuca, Paul Mueller and Fred Campagna. WLNE/ABC 6 will telecast the entire parade live to the entire Providence – New Bedford television area. WLNE-TV/ABC6 will produce the Fourth of July Parade in spectacular High Definition.

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Everyone should read the Rules and Regulations set forth by the Fourth of July Committee to ensure a safe and happy environment for all. These Rules and Regulations can be found by clicking on the Pull Down Menu (below), highlight Rules and Regulations and click on submit.

You can also view the Parade Route, as well as get Directions from your location to Bristol. These pages can be found by clicking on the link below.

Rules & General Information

Directions

PARADE ROUTE

PARKING
Parking is basically anywhere you can find it. Large lots are open to the public at the corner of Hope and Gooding. Avoid Mt. Hope High School, as the parade forms there are participants will be parking there. If you are parking on residential streets, please be sure to avoid blocking driveways. Police will ticket.

STREET CLOSINGS
Various surrounding streets will be closed off beginning at 8:00 a.m., including Poppasquash Road. Chestnut Street, Naomi Street and Sherry Avenue will be close to traffic at 7:00 a.m.. A parking ban along the parade route goes into effect the night before the parade.

Parade Route

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