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The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. from the corner of Hope & Chestnut Streets Chief Marshal’s Division Police Cruisers BRISTOL POLICE COLOR GUARD Chief of Police Josue Canario, Bristol Police Department Bristol Police Officers BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT COLOR GUARD Chief Michael A. DeMello, Bristol Fire Department Fire Chief Command Vehicle Bristol Fire and Rescue Board of Engineers BVFD Ladies Auxilary Alert Ambulance TOWN CRIER Michael Rielly Banner: Bristol Fourth of July Parade, presented by Dunkin Donuts "Showtime Timmy" from Steve Harvey's Little Big Shots MARCHING COBRAS PERFORMING ARTS , WHITE PLAINS, NY
Sponsored by Berry Plastics 2016 CHIEF MARSHAL HERCULANO "OKIE" FALCOA Donna Falcoa, General Committee Chairman Chief of Staff: Raymond Falcoa, Jr. CIVILIAN AIDES: Ana Falcoa, Ryan Falcoa, Tyler Falcoa, Sophia Desmaris, Remintyn Chase Velthuis Chief Aides: Susan Falco and Raymond Falcoa, Sr. Civilian Aide Suzanne Falcoa CHIEF AIDES: Laurie Mulgrew, Patrick Mulgrew and Manuel Sousa, Sr. MILITARY AIDES: Karl Antonevich, David Enos, Domenic Grimo, Steven Skuba
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A young viewer enjoys and easy trip down the parade route last year before the start of the big event.
FIREMEN AIDES: Raymond Castro, Paul D'Amico, Steven Grimo, Jennifer Mancieri, Robert Martin, William Van Voast, James Wilson CIVILIAN AIDES: Cecil Allen, Deb Allen, Florence Allen, Rick Allen, Arthur Almeida, Mary Almeida, Ginette Amaral, Jessica Beauchaine, Joseph Berretto, Lorraine Capizano, Christopher Chabot, Donna Chabot, Edward Cordeiro, Bunny Correira, Manuel Correira, Robert Correira, Sandra Correira, Rev. Luís Garcia Dutra, Barbara Ferreira, Victor Ferreira, Brittney Fisher, Jake Fisher, Lisa Fisher, Paul Fisher, Eileen Forshee, Charles Francis, Gigi Francis, Theresa Franklin, Ann Marie Goglia, Peg Howland, Tom Howland, Joseph Lagarto, Jean Larson, George Lima, Jr., Margaret Lunney, Vincent Lunney, John Mathias,
Deb Mathias, Reggie McCarthy, Rev. Richard A. Narciso, Peter Natale, Frank Nenka, Natalie Nenka, Raul Oliveira, Hazel Ouellette, Jim Palazio, Trudy Palazio, Darcie Palazzo, Rhiannon Phillips, Deb Rainey, Marisa Rainey, Micky Securo, Margaret Squatrito, Robert Squatrito, Helen Sousa, Manuel Sousa, Jr., Sharon Sousa, Roger Thivierge, Alex Vezina,
General Committee Chairman Frances C. O'Donnell, Vice-Chairman and Parade Chairman Dudley Hallagan, Treasurer Deb Rainey, Recording Secretary Maria Ferreira, Corresponding Secretary Patriotic Speaker Judge Robert G. Flanders Jr.
Ken Watkinson, Mary Watkinson
Stan Dimock, Hattie Brown Recipient
JUNIOR AIDES:
Banner: “Never Forget”
Tristan Abbott, Nyla Accardi, Matthew Olson, Sydney Olson
MILITARY, POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL COLOR GUARD
Trolley
Banner: Army 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna
Stilt Walkers Greg and Carole with Munchy the Puppet
Carol & Peter McKenna
BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE OFFICERS
2015 Red Corvette Stingray Z06, Owner:
Donna Falcoa,
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Scott F. Lial, Vice President Steven R. Thompson, Council Member
Michael Mooney
P. Brandt Heckert, Council Member
Banner: Officer Richard Jean-Georges
David S. Frerichs, Council Member
Emmanuel & Gladys Jean-Georges
RHODE ISLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
1964 White Chrysler Imperial Convertible, Owner: Ed LaPlume
Cynthia A. Coyne, Senator, District 32
Banner: Deputy Chief Frank J. Sousa
Walter S. Felag Jr., Senator, District 10
Ursula Sousa
John Pagliarini, Jr. Senator, District 11
MYSTIC HIGHLAND PIPE BAND, OLD MYSTIC, CT
Kenneth A. Marshall, Rep. District 68
BRISTOL TOWN OFFICIALS Antonio "Tony" Teixeira, Town Admin. & Chief Marshal 2012
"THE GOVERNOR'S OWN" 88TH ARMY BAND, East Greenwich, RI
Louis P. Cirillo, Town Clerk & Chief Marshal 2013
RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE COLOR GUARD
Jan Malik, Rep., District 67
Rhode Island State Police
Nathan T. Calouro, Town Council Chairman Timothy E. Sweeney, Town Council Vice Chairman Halsey C. Herreshoff, Town Council Member & Chief Marshal 1984 Mary A. Parella, Town Council Member & Chief Marshal 1995
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The Bristol Police Color Guard will once again be the first unit to march down Hope Street.
WARREN TOWN COUNCIL
Col. Steven G. O'Donnell, Superintendent, Rhode Island State Police
“MAXMAN,” Rhode Island Resource
Joseph A. DePasquale, President
Members of Congress
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Parade order of march The Honorable John F. Reed, U.S. Senator The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Senator The Honorable David Cicilline, Representative, 1st Congressional District The Honorable James Langevin, Representative, 2nd Congressional District Daniel McKee, Lieutenant Governor Nellie Gorbea, Secretary of State Seth Magaziner, General Treasurer Peter Kilmartin, Attorney General Float: Miss Fourth of July/ Little Miss Fourth of July
Float Sponsor: Miss Fourth of July Pageant Committee Miss Fourth of July 2016 Samantha Golden First Runner-up Tiffany Marie Brooks Second Runner-Up Kristen Couto Third Runner-up Nikola Francis RICHARD W. DIONNE JR.
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The Crossmen from Texas are back this year, marching in the Third Division.
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Paul Silva, Chairman John C. Bento, Vice Chairman
Fourth Runner-Up Rachel Cloutier
Karen Lynch, Secretary
Little Miss Fourth of July 2016 Claire Chace
Majorie J. McBride,Treasurer
First Runner-Up Lola Gray Silva
Lynn Wainright
Second Runner-up Maeve Riccio
Diana B. Campbell
Float: Orange Crate Derby Winners
William M. O'Dell
Sponsor: Bristol Fourth of July Orange Crate Derby Committee 1st. Place Overall: Gaetano McGovern 2nd Place Overall: Rocoo Palazio Best Looking Car: Kayla Hanuschak 1st Place Junior Division: Kara Pisasale Forest Rodriguez, Button Contest Winner, 2016 2003 Mustang, Owner Rick Roderick Banner: Bristol Warren Regional School District MT. HOPE HIGH SCHOOL BAND, BRISTOL, RI BRISTOL WARREN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Erin Schofield John P. Saviano CALLIOPE, WORCESTER SOUND & LIGHTS CLERGY Reverend Skip Macaulay, First Congregational Church Reverend Jake Maguire, First Baptist Church RICHARD W. DIONNE JR.
The Mt. Hope High School Marching Band interrupts its summer vacation to entertain the local crowds on July 4.
Dr. Mario Andrade, Superintendent of Schools
Bristol Warren Regional School Committee
Reverend Canon Elizabeth Habecker, St. Michael's Church Reverend Barry J. Gamache, St. Mary's Church Deacon Paul Bisbano, St. Mary's Church Rabbi Marc S. Jagolinzer, RWU
Parade order of march Reverend Richard Narciso, St. Elizabeth's Church Reverend Luis Garcia Dutra, St. Elizabeth's Church Reverend Henry P. Zinno, Jr. , Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Float: “E Pluribus Unum – Out of Many, One”
Sponsor: St. Mary’s Church THE CADETS, ALLENTOWN, PA Sponsored by Roger Williams University Bristol Blues Baseball Club Penny Farthing Bicycle - Jacob Mosby Joan Roth, Chief Marshal 1986 1963 Commemorative Edition Corvette Split Window-Coupe. Owner: Bob Murphy Gerry MacNeill, Chief Marshal 1994 Mickie MacNeill Chief Marshal 1994 2010 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, Owner: JP Medeiros Hildeberto "Herbie" Moitoso, Chief Marshal 1999
2002 Lexus SC430 Ray Cordeiro, Chief Marshal 2003 Oryann Lima, Chief Marshal 2003 2003 Ford Mustang, Owner: David Tarantelli Edward Castro, Chief Marshal 2008 2016 Corvette Convertible, Owner: Ray Lavey David E. Barboza, Chief Marshal 2014 Roger Williams University Dr. Donald J. Farish, President Float: “240 Years of Independence”
Sponsor: Roger Williams University Jorge Elorza, Mayor of Providence Girl Mouse and Boy Mouse Saab Convertible, Owner: Lisa Ridder Snow White Postal Truck, US Postal Service Bristol US Postal Service RICHARD W. DIONNE JR.
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The Yankee Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps from Seekonk march in last year's parade.
Parade order of march From Page 7 Alan Fung, Mayor of Cranston CRANSTON EAST HIGH SCHOOL BAND, CRANSTON, RI Dunkin Donuts - Hasbro 4 Safety Van Dunkin Donuts Cup 6 Good Morning Providence Anchor Liz Tufts and Meteorologist Chelsea Priest ABC 6 Sports Director Ken Bell and Sports Anchor Nick Coit Bristol Theatre Company, Hay Wagon HALLAMORE CORPORATION – CLYDESDALES
DIVISION 1 MILITARY DIVISION USMC Detachment, Naval Station, Newport, RI Division Marshal: RADM P. Gardner Howe III, USN, President, NAVWARCOL Chief of Staff: Capt. Francis Molinari, USN Military Aides: LT Salvemini, USN, Command Master Chief U.S. NAVAL STATION NEWPORT COLOR GUARD U.S. Navy Division Marshal: Capt. Dennis R. D. Boyer, USN Officer Training Command, Naval Station Newport USN Bomb Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit NAVY BAND NORTHEAST, NEWPORT, RI USS Arlington (LPD-24), Capt. Sean R. Bailey, USN
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The Clydesdales are the last unit in the Chief Marshal's Division this year.
HUMVEE and Howitzer
Float: Elks-Patriotism
COLOR GUARD
RING Humvee
Sponsor: Bristol County Elks Lodge #1860 1972 HAHN Pumper Antique Fire Truck, Pawtuxet Voluneer Fire Company - Paul Sherman Kentish Guards, East Greenwich, RI Float: Revolutionary Era Kids Theme Ship With Puppets
Division Marshal: Mr. Louis Francis, President Bristol Veterans Council
RIANG Division Marshal: Commander, 143rd Air Wing R.I. Air National Guard 143rd Air Wing Members ROYAL BAHAMIAN DEFENCE FORCE BAND, NASSUA, BAHAMAS
Sponsored by Stop & Shop Blue Star Mothers
USS Arlington Ship’s Company Float: Surface Warfare
Sponsor: Center Surface Warfare Officers School U.S. Coast Guard Division Marshal: BMC Elijah Thompson, USCG U.S. Coast Guard Truck with 26' Boat RING Army Division Marshal: Col. Ellis Hopkins, RING 56th Troop Cmd RING, Army Div. 56th Troop Command
DIVISION 2 MILITIA DIVISION Bristol Train of Artillery, R.I.M. 1776 Division Marshal: Col. Raymond B. Murray Bristol Train of Artillery, R.I.M. 1776, 18 Wheeler BRISTOL COUNTY FIFES & DRUMS, BRISTOL, RI
Sponsor: In His Image Outreach Pawtuxet Rangers R.I.M. 1774 , Warwick, RI PROMOTIONS WITH MOTION Float: Historical New England Boats Sponsor: Anna Thompson Sailing Masters of 1812, Essex, CT Parade Solicitation
DIVISION 3 VETERANS DIVISION WARREN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Salvatore J. Capirchio, VFW, Department of RI State Commander/VFW Auxiliary State President Iwo Jima Veterans of RI V1969 Green Cougar XR7 Convertible, Owner: Larry Capron 1968 Blue Dodge Polara Convertible, Owner: Kenneth MacLeod 1972 Blue Chevy Chevelle Convertible, Owner: Lance Hefferman Alice Estrella 1973 Green Camaro Coupe, Owner: Lance Hefferman Brigadier General (Ret) Richard J. Valente Gold Start Mother, Sharon Serio Valente M151A1 Jeep Float: “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier”
Parade order of march Sponsor: Pvt. Joseph Francis Post #486, Veterans of Foreign Wars CROSSMEN, SAN ANTONIO, TX
Jewish War Veterans of United States Gilbert-Burton VFW Post 4487 Float: Summer/Disability Awareness Sponsor: James L. Maher
Sponsored by Citizen's Bank Disabled American Veterans Disabled American Veterans Ladies Auxiliary Float: “America Stands Behind You” Sponsor: Wood Street Café LES ECLAIRS HS MARCHING BAND, QUEBEC, CANADA Sponsored by Gil's Appliances Korean War Veterans Ford Club Wagon with Trailer Float: Scale Model of Submarine USS Providence Sponsor: Submarine Veterans Inc. RI Base USS John F. Kennedy Model Pickup truck and Aircraft PORTUGUESE INDEPENDENCE BAND, BRISTOL, RI Vietnam Veterans of America,
HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, HASTINGS, MN Sponsored by Crossroads Restaurant 1978 Antique Fire Truck, Darren Gallagher
DIVISION 4 CIVIC DIVISION Warren Rensehausen, Grand Knight RI State Council Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree Color Guard State Master of the 4th Degree Mr. James Gilcrest and 4th Degree Members RI State Council Knights of Columbus and State Officers RICHARD W. DIONNE JR.
Munroe Dairy marches near the end of the parade, in Division 4.
Robert Varesi, President Rolling Thunder, Inc. RI Chapter 1
US Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Davisville, RI
Float: “The Santa Maria & Founding of America” Sponsor: Knights of Columbus, See Page 10
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Ross Sanders shows his colors at the 2015 parade.
PHOTOS BY RICHARD W. DIONNE JR.
The Navy Band is always popular.
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Rhode Island Our Lady of Light Band, Fall River, MA Float: “Celebrate Independence Day with Peace” Sponsor: Falun Dafa Assoc. of Rhode Island 1987 Mack C600 Antique Fire Apparatus - George Gempp Float: “Dancers of America” Sponsor: Dance Expressions SAINTS BRIGADE , PORT CHESTER, NY Sponsored by Navigant Credit Union Junior League of Rhode Island Paws and Sox Float: “Patriotic Tribute from Bristol County Lions/Service to the Community” Sponsor: Bristol County Lions Club
RANCHO FOLCLORICO CLUBE SOCIAL PORTUGUESE CLUB, PAWTUCKET, RI Float: “Volunteerism in Bristol” Sponsor: Donna Lange Sail Twice Around Herbie "The Love Bug," Owner: Rob Sylvia FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, FAIRMONT, MN Sponsored by Bank Five Ernie's Karate Academy Shriners (6-7 vans, 6-8 trucks, small bus & 9 mini cars) Marching Milkman, Monroe Dairy Monroe Dairy Truck Antique Fire Truck, Owner: Richard Nobert Bristol Christmas Festival Committee Members Santa Claus Mr. Potato Head
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No silly string. No alcohol. And have fun!
Your Parade Tool Box – Everything You Need to Know The Fourth of July Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and will step-off at the corner of Chestnut and Hope streets and ends on High Street, between State and Bradford streets.
General Information ■ Bring cold drinks, hats and sunscreen. ■ Shady areas can be the best protection
against sun and heat. ■ Games and books to occupy your children before the parade begins is a good idea. ■ Pets should be left at home. ■ First Aid will be available from emergency medical crews stationed along the parade route. ■ A viewing section for people with disabilities will be set up at the corner of Hope and Court streets. Handicap parking will be available across from the Town Hall on Court Street. ■ Bleacher seats across from the Reviewing Stand will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rules and Regulations Everyone should read the Rules and Regulations set forth by the Fourth of July Committee, as well as the Tips and General Information to ensure a safe and happy environment for all. ■ Blankets and chairs may not be set up along the parade route before 5 a.m. Any materials set up before 5 a.m. will be confiscated.
Get Outdoors!
■ Overnight camping is prohibited. ■ Areas along the parade route may not
be roped off, taped off or blocked any way with any object. ■ Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. ■ Fireworks, Silly String, "Poppers," streamers, water guns and projectiles of any kind are prohibited. ■ Bicycles, skateboards and in-line skates are prohibited along the parade route during the parade. Anyone using any such transportation must walk along the parade route with bicycles, skateboards and in-line skates at their side. ■ Soliciting along the parade route is illegal unless a license has been obtained from the Fourth of July Committee.
Parade 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 and participants will be parking there. If you are parking on residential streets, please be sure to avoid blocking driveways. Police will ticket.
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Street Closings Various surrounding streets will be closed beginning at 8 a.m., including Poppasquash Road. Chestnut Street, Naomi Street and Sherry Avenue will be closed to traffic at 7 a.m.. A parking ban along the parade route goes into effect the night before the parade.
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