FIELD GUIDE TO BRISTOL’S

Of course you know all about America’s oldest continuous town-wide party that started on Flag Day and wraps up the first week of July. However, to avoid any possible FOMO, here are dates to add to your calendar, plus a few reminders and refreshers to make this year’s celebration the best one yet. Please note that events are subject to change due to weather. Find updates at FourthOfJulyBristolRI.com

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES | Independence Park

JULY 1: Rock and roll tribute band

Back in the Day, begins 7pm

JULY 2: Liz Spencer Group, David Clark’s “All About Joel,” begins 6:30pm

CARNIVAL | Bristol Town Common

JULY 3: 5-10pm

JULY 4: 12-6pm

CHILDREN’S SHOW | Independence Park

JULY 2: Mrs. Katz and Her Hats storytime, begins one hour before concert (5:30pm)

FIREWORKS | Bristol Harbor

JULY 3: Begins 9:30pm

PATRIOTIC EXERCISES | Colt Memorial School

JULY 4: Begins 8:30am

PARADE | Hope Street (Rt. 114)

Begins at the corner of Chestnut Street and ends on High Street

JULY 4: Begins 10:30am

TIME TRAVEL

Peruse parade swag through the years at the Memorabilia Room, housed on the second floor of the Byfield School, 220 High Street. Through July 4, hours TBA

FAVE FLOATS

There are many requirements to enter a float in the parade. Judging takes place the morning of the parade at Colt State Park. Categories include Most Beautiful, Most Original, Most Patriotic, Top Military Honors, and Best in the Parade. Do your picks align with the winners?

• Hope Street (Rt. 114) will be closed beginning at 8am, including Poppasquash Road.

• If you park on a residential street, be responsible and don’t block driveways; police will ticket.

• Large lots are open to the public at the corner of Hope and Gooding streets; avoid Mt. Hope High School as it’s for parade participants.

• Bleacher seats across from the Reviewing Stand will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

• First aid from emergency medical crews will be stationed along the parade route.

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