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

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2012 4th of July Special Events

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Cultural Night: May 4, 2012: Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of "Art for All Ages" by local artists. This year's Cultural Night will be held in the Barn at Mt. Hope Farm and will have an exhibit, sale, auction, music and entertainment. Refreshment and door prizes.

Exhibitors please call Jeanne Linacre at 401-253-6113 for entry details.

Donation: $10.00.

Event Chairman: Jeanne Linacre

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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/Brian White

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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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Decorating Contest: June XX, 2012

Enter the Proud to be an American Patriotic Home/Business Decorating Contest. The contest is open to all residents and businesses. Entries are judged for patriotic theme and creativity. Only the front of the property will be judged from the sidewalk/street.

All entries must be postmarked by JuneXX.

Entrance fee is $5.00. Download the Entrance Form.

Event Chairman: Ann Socia

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Drum & Bugle Corps Competition
"Summer Music Preview": July 3, 2012: 7:00 p.m.

The Bristol Fourth of July Committee is proud to present the Fourth of July Drum and Bugle Corps Competition, the Summer Music Preview.

The Competition is one the highlights of the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration. It has grown to become one of the finest competitions, featuring top Drum and Bugle Corps from the United States and Canada.

Visit the Summer Music Preview webpage.

Event Chairman: Anthony Mederos

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The Fourth of July Ball: June 29, 2012

Join us for an elegant dinner/dance event on the beautiful grounds of Mt. Hope Farm overlooking the Narragansett Bay.

Ticket Prices: $75.00 per person.

Visit the Fourth of July Ball web page for all the details!

Event Chairman: Wendy MacDonough/Heidi Vermilyea

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Firemans' Field Day: June 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

Join us at Guiteras Elementary School as the volunteer firefighters battle for a day of fun and competition. Cheer on your favorites as the battle in the famous "Water Battle".

Event Chairman:

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Interfaith Service: June 26, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.

Join us for our annual Interfaith Service. This years' service will be held at the TBA on Hope Street.

All are welcome!

Event Chairman: Nat Squatrito/Patty Squatrito/Madeline Grimo

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Rockwell Amusements Carnival: June 22 thru July 4, 2012

Bring the family for some fun at the Carnival on the Bristol Town Common.

Ticket Prices: Adult: $TBD and Children: $TBD.

Event Chairman: Ed Correia/Ray Dubord/Gina Campbell

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Flag Day Ceremonies: June 14, 2012
7:00 p.m.

The annual Flag Day Ceremony at the Town Common at 6:00 p.m. The official kick-off of our Celebration.

Event Chairman: Patti Baccus

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Fireworks: July 3, 2012
9:30 p.m.

Go to the Concert Series downtown, visit our local restaurants, walk through beautiful downtown Bristol and do some shopping and then watch a spectacular fireworks display over the Bristol Harbor.

Event Chairman: Fran O'Donnell

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Patriotic Exercises: July 4, 2012
8:30-9:30 a.m.

The official kick-off on July 4th, Patriotic Exercises, for the 227th continouous time, will be held in front of Colt School, located on Hope Street, in downtown Bristol.

All are welcome!!

Event Chairman: Donna St. Angelo/Donna Glavin

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Car Show: August 5, 2012
8:30-9:30 a.m.

The Car Show will be held at Bristol Town Beach, starting at 11:00 a.m.. Download the 2012 Flyer/Registration form.

Event Chairman: Nancy Oliver/Jim Oliver (V)