2018 Bristol Fourth of July
PARADE ORDER OF MARCH
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June 27 - July 4, 2018 BRISTOL TOWN COMMON STATE STREET
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Don’t Miss these Great & Unique Events! Started in Newport in 1984 we are pleased to expand the 35th Annual Black Ships Festival to Bristol this summer. Plus the Sushi, Sake Sails aboard the Schooner Aurora will be sailing in Newport Harbor
July 13th • Opening Ceremony
10:30am • Independence Park, Thames St., Bristol. Colorful ceremonies, Wreath-laying and speeches by dignitaries. FREE and open to the public.
July 13th • Taiko Drumming &
Japanese Hip-Hop Street Dancers
7:00-8:30pm • Herreshoff Waterside Tent Gendo Taiko and Shin Daiko, will dazzle you with their electrifying drums. 12DC Dance Team, visiting from Japan will excite you with their trendy dance moves. Tickets only $10! Call 401-846-2720 or by in advance online or at the Door.
July 14th • Arts, Crafts & Martial Arts!
10:00am-4:00pm • Independence Park, Thames St., Bristol, FREE Independence Park will be transformed into a JapaneseAmerican Cultural Center, featuring demonstrations, workshops, and displays. Street Dance Team 12DC from Japan will be performing throughout the day. Taiko Drumming Presentations and so much More!
July 14th • Black Ships Formal Gala
6:30pm • The Elegant Waterside Tent at Herreshoff Museum, Bristol, RI Unique evening fusing Japanese and American culture. n Dancing • Open Bar, n Oyster Bay Wines n Martini Bar with Broken Shed Vodka n Cultural cuisine with a Japanese flare n Breaking of the Ceremonial Sake Drum! n Exclusive Taiko Drumming Presentation n Performance by 12DC Hip Hop Street Dancers! n Sit Down Dinner prepared by Pranzi Catering n Sushi Station by Haruki n Hand Crafted Cocktails by The Cocktail Guru The Gala is Presented by Toray Plastics (America), Inc. For Tickets call 847-7666 or BlackShipFestival.com
Parade order of March 2018
The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. from the corner of Hope & Chestnut Streets
Driver Bruce Palumbo Chief Aide Lucinda Brown Chief Aide Kaiden Ramsey Jeep Wrangler: Donated by Newport Jeep, Driver Kaiden Ramsey
Chief Marshal’s Division
Honorary Chief Aides Judith Clare, Eleanor Ligeiro, Carole Anne Paiva
Police Cruisers
Civilian Aides: Jeanne Bundy, Paul Arruda, Joanna Bisbano, Michelle Cabana, Stephen Cabana, Aida Cabral, Angela Cabral, Arthur Cabral, Luis Cabral, John Cahir, Laura Calenda, Nicholas Calenda, Steve Calenda, Natalie Carroll, Thomas Carroll, Jack Clare, Kevin Clare, Pierce Clare, Riley Clare, Denise Cotta-Fontana, Elia Del Razo, Jodi Del Razo, Lily Del Razo, Rafael Del Razo, Charlotte DeMello, Georgia DeMello, Henry DeMello, Stacey DeMello, Joesph Farmer, Pamela Farmer, Carol Fasano, William Fasano, Sheryll Ferreira, Jillian Floor, Kendra Floor, Lucy Floor, Christina Fontana, Luigi Fontana, Marta Goggins, Kim Grandmaison, Beth Grove, Jane Howlett, Jan Iacovelli, Michael Iacovelli, Abby Iiams, Beth Iiams, Thad Iiams, Kym Januario, Steven Januario, Marie Knapman, Stephen Knapman, Anthony
Military Aide William Bundy
Bristol Police Color Guard Josue Canario, Chief, Bristol Police Department Bristol Police Officers Bristol Fire Department Color Guard Michael A. DeMello, Chief, Bristol Fire Department Fire Chief Command Vehicle Bristol Fire and Rescue Board of Engineers BVFD Ladies Auxilary
PHOTOS BY RICHARD W. DIONNE JR.
Prime seats are difficult to find on parade day. 2018 Chief Marshal Kathy Bazinet
American Flag Carried by Naval Academy Cadets
Chief of Staff Arthur “Skip” Bazinet
Michael Riley, Town Crier
Chief of Staff Cheri Lynn Charpentier
Band/Drum Corps: Mt. Hope High School, Bristol, R.I.
Jeep Wrangler, Donated by Newport Jeep, Driver JC Cahir
Honorary Chiefs of Staff: Patricia Canning, Cheryl Carvalho, Archie Martins, Michele Martins, Elizabeth “Bette” Walpole Civilian Aide, Ronald Walpole Jeep Wrangler: Donated by Newport Jeep,
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Parade order of March 2018 J. Marouchoc, Brenda Marshall, Bruce Marshall, David McGovern, Gail McGovern, Dennis Medeiros, Rosa Medeiros, Anthony Mederos, Diane Mederos, Brianna Mello, Carol Mello, Jacqueline Mello, Paul Mello, Bruce Palumbo, Scott Panella, Cathleen Paniccia, Robin Perry, Cindy Pinardi, Russell Pinardi, Chris Quesnelle, Diane Quesnelle, Nichole Ramsey, Charles Saunders, Elizabeth Saunders, Michael Securo, Claudette Sharkey, Barbara Soares, Frank Spinella, Cathy Tattrie, Vicky White
Susan R. Donovan, Rep. District 69 Band/Drum Corps: “The Governor’s Own” 88th Army Band, East Greenwich, R.I. R.I. State Police Color Guard R.I. State Police Gov. Gina M. Raimondo & Family Major General Christopher P. Callahan Col. Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent, Rhode Island State Police Members of Congress John F. Reed, U.S. Senator
Junior Aides: Faith Brown, Cathryn Charpentier, Christopher Charpentier, Jack Charpentier, Lily Charpentier, Joshua Martins, Samantha Martins Jeep Wrangler: Donated by Newport Jeep, Driver Beth Iiams Golf Cart: Mobile Water Station, Driver Michael Hoffman Special Group: Spelling Bristol, Rhonda Byrd
Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Senator David Cicilline, Rep., 1st District James Langevin, Rep., 2nd District State Officials Daniel McKee, Lt. Gov. Nellie Gorbea, Secretary of State Seth Magaziner, General Treasurer Peter Kilmartin, Attorney General
Fran O’Donnell, Chairman
Float: : “American Beauties on the Runway” Sponsor: ELJ /Pageant Committee
Michele Martins, Vice Chairman
Jade Ramos, Miss Fourth of July
Dudley Hallagan, Treasurer
Ally Reynolds, First Runner-up
Deb Rainey, Recording Secretary
Sophia Desmarais, Second Runner-up
Maria Ferreira, Corresponding Secretary
Eden Hilario, Third Runner-up
Band/Drum Corps: South Philly Vikings, Philadelphia, PA
Meagan Ruest, Fourth Runner-up
Bristol Fourth of July Committee
Captain Dick Devault USN (ret.), Patriotic Speaker Military HumVee, donated by Andy Tyska Steve Skuba, Hattie Brown Award Winner 1972 Chevelle Convertible, Driver Lance Heffernan Bristol Town Officials Steven Contente, Town Administrator Louis P. Cirillo, Town Clerk & Chief Marshal 2013 Nathan T. Calouro, Town Council Chairman Timothy E. Sweeney, Council Vice Chairman Mary A. Parella, Council Member & Chief Marshal 1995 Edward P. Stuart Jr., Town Council Member Andrew T. Tyska, Town Council Member R.I. General Assembly Walter S. Felag Jr., Senator District 10 James A. Seveney, Senator District 11 Cynthia A. Coyne, Senator District 32 Kenneth A. Marshall, Rep. District 68
Addison Abate, Little Miss Fourth of July Kara Pisasale, First Runner-up Kayla Medina, Second Runner-up Float: “Orange Crate Derby Winners” Sponsor: Seekonk Grand Prix/Bristol July 4th Orange Crate Derby Committee Kara Pisasale, First Place Nicola McGovern, Second Place Nathan Silvia, Best Looking Car Julia Pisasale, First Place Junior Division Seekonk Grand Prix Go Carts Sienna Ferreira, Button Contest K-5 Winner 1923 Ford Model-T, Driver John Amaral Band/Drum Corps: Marching Cobras Percussion, White Plains, N.Y. Bristol Warren Regional School District Dr. Mario Andrade, Supt. of Schools Bristol Warren Regional School Committee: Chairman Paul Silva, Vice Chairman Erin Schofield, Secretary Willian M. O’Dell, Treasurer Majorie J. McBride,
Open e ver y day in July & August
Parade order of March 2018 John C. Bento, Brian Bradshaw, Diane B. Campbell, Adam M. Ramos, John P. Saviano Mt. Hope Unified Basketball Team Band/Drum Corps: Lakeside Lutheran High School, Lake Mills, WI Warren Town Council: President Joseph A. DePasquale, Vice President Keri M. Cronin, Christopher W. Stanley, John W. Hanley, Steven R. Thompson Float: “In God George Trusted, In God We Trust” Sponsor: St. Mary’s Church CM CM-215 Bristol’s Clergy: Rev. Burton Bagby-Grose, First Congregational Church; Rev. Canon Elizabeth Habecker, St. Michael’s Church; Rev. Jake McGuire, First Baptist Church; Rev. Barry J. Gamache, St. Mary’s Church; Rabbi Daniel Kertzner, United Brothers Synagogue; Rev. Nancy Hamlin Soukup, Chaplain; Rev. Richard Narciso, St. Elizabeth’s Church; Rev. Luis Garcia Dutra, St. Elizabeth’s Church; Rev. Henry P. Zinno, Jr., Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church; Rev. Stephen Battey, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Sponsor: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Paws Van
Banner: “Remembering Those That Made a Difference in our Celebration”
URI Basketball Team
Elsa, Ana, Moana, Dreams Come True Princess Parties
Boat with Mouse characters and Belle
1947 Fire Truck donated by Andy Tyska
Band/Drum Corps: Mystic Highland, Old Mystic, CT
Hallamore Corporation - Clydesdales
Hector Massa in Memorium 2003 Corvette convertible, Driver Richard Butmarc
Halsey Herreshoff, Chief Marshal 1984
Gerry Mederos in Memorium, Maureen Mederos
1968 Chrysler Antique, Driver Reggie Bennington
USMC Detachment, Naval Station, Newport
2015 Corvette Callaway Z06, Driver Michael Mooney
Joan Roth, Chief Marshal 1986
Division Marshal: Sgt. Kevin Antonevich
Jack Barton in Memorium
2018 Red Volkswagen Beetle, Driver Robert C. Arruda
Military Aide: Midshipman 3rd Class Jacob Ramos, U.S. Naval Academy 1 1-04
2003 Mustang GT Convertible, Driver David Tarantelli
Hildeberto Moitoso, Chief Marshal 1999
Military Aide: Anthony Nunes, USMC
2002 Lexus S43, Silver
Navy Band Northeast, Newport, RI - LT. Joel Borrelli-Boudreau, USN, Director
Catamount Pipe Band, Bradford, VT Bristol Blues Baseball Club
Raymond Cordeiro and Oryann Lima, Chief Marshals 2003
New England Patriots Cheerleaders
2018 Volkswagen Convertible
“Pat’s fan gets replacement wheelchair,” Cindy Morais and Jane Palumbo
Manny Correia, Chief Marshal 2007
Vintage Mercedes, Driver Peter DePasquale Pat the Patriot, Patriots Mascot Surprise Guest
Jeep Donated by Mike Hoffman
Jeep Wrangler, Driver Deana LePage
Float: “300th Anniversary Celebration”
Paw Sox: Paws and Sox Mascot
Chevrolet, Driver Deb Pirri Antonio Teixeira, Chief Marshal 2012 1964 Chrysler Imperial, Driver Ed LaPlume David E. Barboza, Chief Marshal 2014 2016 Corvette Convertible, Declan Lavey Herculano S. ‘Okie’ Falcoa, Chief Marshal 2016
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Burlington Teen Tour Band, Ontario, Canada USS Zephyr (PC-8), LCDR Grant Greenwell, USN, Commanding Officer USS Zephyr Ship’s Company Float: “U.S Navy” Sponsor: Surface Warfare Officers School
Float: “Military JFK Aircraft Carrier” Sponsor: RI Aviation Hall of Fame
Roger Williams University
USCG Division Marshal BMC Michael Maiocco
Providence Police Color Guard Jorge Elorza, Mayor of Providence ABC 6 Personalities Bristol Blooms - Susan Moloney Bristol U.S. Postal Service CM CM-285 Monroe Dairy Cow Truck, Driver Rob Armstrong WPRO Chevrolet, Donated by Paul Masse Cranston Color Guard Alan Fung, Mayor of Cranston Band/Drum Corps: Cranston East High School, Cranston
401-434-1487
Officer Training Command, Naval Station Newport
Gail Parella, Chief Marshal 2017 Lisa Sienkiewicz, Chief Marshal 2017
Float: “Hometown Heroes at an American Celebration” Sponsor: Roger Williams University
WOOD’S
U.S. Navy Division Marshal Capt. Ian Johnson, Commanding Officer, NAVSTANPT
Ford Mustang, Driver Paul Fisher
Band/Drum Corps: Spirit of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Happy 4th of July
DIVISION 1 - MILITARY DIVISION
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, Washington, D.C.
Dr. Donald J. Farish, President
Wendy Wood, General Manager Arthur Dwyer, Sales Manager
Golf Cart: Driver Patty Ferreira
Bristol Theatre Company, Hay Wagon Funky Carnival
US Coast Guard Truck with 26' Boat RIARNG Army Division Marshal Col. Ellis Hopkins, Commander, 56th Troop Cmd 56th Troop Command, RIARNG 5 Ton truck w/Bristol Battery C Members pulling Howitzer RIANG Division Marshal Col. Michael Comstock, Commander, RIANG, 143rd Air Wing Members, 143rd Airwing, RIANG Carolina Crown, Ft. Mill, SC Blue Star Mothers Golf Cart, Driver Lisa Fisher
DIVISION 2 - MILITIA DIVISION Bristol Train of Artillery, R.I.M. 1776 Division Marshal Col. Raymond B. Murray Bristol County Fifes & Drums, Bristol, RI Float: “Revolutionary Era, Replica of Ship” Sponsor: In His Image Outreach 1972 HAHN Pumper Antique Fire Truck,
Parade order of March 2018 Pawtuxet Voluneer Fire Company 1987 MACK Firetruck: Darren Gallagher Band/Drum Corps: Kentish Guards, East Greenwich, RI Float: “Patriotic American Eagle” Sponsor: Wood St. Cafe Band/Drum Corps: Pawtuxet Rangers RIM 1774, Warwick, RI 1987 Mack C600 Antique Fire Apparatus, George Gempp 1975 Maxim Pumper, Owner: Donald Roberts New Hampshire Pipes & Drums, Manchester, NH Parade Solicitation Troy Ramey Jeep Wrangler, Driver Meaghan Mascola Dunkin Donuts - Cuppy Golf Cart: Driver Diane Nelson
DIVISION 3 - VETERANS DIVISION Warren Police Department Color Guard Division Marshal Walter Coelho, President Bristol Veterans Council
The veterans division is always a hit, along with active duty units.
Parade order of March 2018 Ernestine Vota, State Dept. of VFW
Vietnam Veterans
Jenny the Juggler
1999 Dodge Truck pulling MIA Monument, Driver Karl Antonevich
Float: “Remembering Those Who Gave Their Lives in Vietnam”
Golf Cart: Driver Donna Chabot
VFW of RI
Sponsor: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 273
Sgt. Daniel Clark - The Singing Trooper William Siano - Former State Commander VFW of Rhode Island VFW Middletown
DIVISION 4 - CIVIC DIVISION Boy Scouts -Troop 55 Color Guard
Uncle Sam-Stilt Walker
Division Marshal Walter Burke
Rolling Thunder, Inc. RI Chapter 1 - Larry Brunell, President
Division Aides: Joe Parella, Chief Marshal 1995, John Burke, James Burke
Float: “Celebrate America’s Independence With Beauty and Peace” Sponsor: Falun Dafa Association of R.I. Rancho Folclorico Clube Social Portuguese Club, Pawtucket, RI Herbie “The Love Bug,” Owner: Rob Sylvia “Bruce the Giant Shark” Flo's Clam Shack Float: “Pool Party in the USA” Sponsor: Ripples Swim School
Float: “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” Sponsor: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Float Committee
Motorcyles of the Rolling Thunder
Bristol Recreation Dept. - Kids Camp
Band/Drum Corps: Patriots Marching Band, St. Anthony Village
Band/Drum Corps: RE/MAX All Star Marching Band, Rehoboth, MA, with Balloon
Iwo Jima Veterans of RI
Military Women across the Nation
1968 Blue Dodge Polara Convertible, Owner: Kenneth MacLeod
2013 Chrysler 200 - Gina Marie Doherty
RI State Council Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree Color Guard
Band/Drum Corps: Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, Sauk Rapids, MN
Jewish War Veterans of United States
Walter Smith, Grand Knight
Brigadier General (Ret.) Richard J. Valente
Ira Jay Fleisher, Senior Vice Commander
Gold Star Mother, Sharon Serio Valente
Charles Muelle, Base Commander USSU1
RI State Council Knights of Columbus and State Officers
Float: “American Independence” Sponsor: The Olivia Deaton Foundation
M151A1 Jeep
U.S. Submarine Veterans RI Base
Float: “Thanking Veterans for their Service” Sponsor: Bristol RI Elks Lodge
Band/Drum Corps: Saints Brigade, Port Chester, NY1928 Antique Oil Truck, Columbus Energy
Boston Crusaders, Boston, MA
1960 Maxim Aerial, Owner: David H. Giammarco
Band/Drum Corps: Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson, MN
1957 Ward LaFrance Fire Truck, Owner: Richard Quetta
Roberto Polanco Santana DDS
Korean War Veterans Thomas Daly - Battle of Reservoir Chevorlet - Donated by Paul Masse
Float: “Christopher Columbus” Sponsor: RI Council Knights Of Columbus American Red Cross Storm Troopers
BANK 5 - Jeep
Grooversity-Reggae Group, Golden Bough Shriners: Vans, trucks & mini cars
Calliope, Worcester Sound & Lights Lite Rock 105 1963 Oldsmobile Convertible Warriors Carnaval-Golden Bough Kaleidoscope Theatre Roger Williams University Republicans Bristol Christmas Festival Committee CCE Golf Cart: “Tricked Out Carts” Golf Cart: Driver Karen Boardman Mr. Potato Head
To Our Troops Home and Abroad Thank You for Your Service!
Happy
th 4
of July
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