On behalf of the Fourth of July Committee thanks to everyone for their support during this year's celebration.   I especially thank the members of the Fourth of July Committee, our generous sponsors and donors and all those who supported our events. I extend special thanks to our Town and State Officials and police, fire and public works departments. We could not have had this celebration without all their help!

Thank you also to my Chief Marshal, Dudley Hallagan and his wife Gayl. You certainly made this a "Star Spangled Experience" for me.

Don't forget to join us at Colt State Park for the Freedom Festival from Aug. 6th to the 15th.

If you would like to donate to the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration, please send your donation to the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, PO Box 561, Bristol, RI 02809. Thank you for your support.

The 225th Celebration isn't over yet.  We are in the final stages of our First Freedom Festival, being held at the Bristol Town Beach Area, next to Colt State Park from August 6th through August 15th, see you there!

Events will include a Carnival, a Circus, an Antique Car show and many more events.   Read More...

The 225th Celebration's Fourth of July Parade began at 10:30 a.m. and the word is that is was another great success.  Remember next year's Parade will be on the 4th of July, Monday 2011.

The Parade Chairman for the 2010/2011 Parade is Dick Devault.

The 225th Celebration's Freedom Raffle results are in...

The Bristol Fourth of July Committee had another successful Competition this year and look forward to next year's, the 22nd Fourth of July Drum and Bugle Corps Competition, the Summer Music Preview.
The Competition has become one of 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.

The Bristol Fourth of July Committee Walk of Freedom - Phase 2 is in process and you can still reserve your Brick or Granite Paver today!

The Bristol Fourth of July Committee still has coins available, but soon they will be gone.  Order yours today!

The Bristol Fourth of July Committee is proud of its' Official Souvenirs. Please help support our Celebration by purchasing Official Souvenirs. The Official Souvenirs will be sold in the Committee's Souvenir Trailer, local vendors, all of the concerts at Independence Park beginning in June!! On July 4th you can purchase souvenirs at 3 locations, Burton Street, corner of Thames and Hope (Real Estate Office) and just north of Sheffield Street.

Bristol, RI, is honored as one of twelve 2009 Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Each year since 2000, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has selected 12 vacation destinations across the United States that offer an authentic visitor experience by combining dynamic downtown, cultural diversity, attractive architecture, cultural landscapes and a strong commitment to historic preservation and revitalization.

Thank you to all of our location businesses who have supported our Fourth of July Celebration and events with their generous donations.

Thank you to all of our "Proud Patriotic Supporters" who have unselfishly donated to support our Fourth of July Celebration.

WRNI "This I Believe: Bristol Parade"
Listen to  Nina Murphy's Story on the Parade

2010 CHIEF MARSHAL
On Wednesday, April 7, 2010, General Chairman Judy Squires announced the 2010 Chief Marshal as Dudley Hallagan.

2010 FOURTH OF JULY LOTTERY
Our new 25-Week Lottery will begin January 11, 2010. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Fourth of July Committee or forms will be available in the Bristol Phoenix. Tickets are $25.00. $50.00 daily drawings will begin in January with seven $225.00 drawings being drawn at the General Committee Meetings of the Fourth of July Committee. That's 175 chances to win $50.00 and 7 chances to win $225.00.
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2010 SUMMER MUSIC PREVIEW
DCI International announces schedule and line-up for Bristol's Drum & Bugle Corps Competition at Mt. Hope High School.

2010 CONCERT SERIES SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
See the 2010 line-up for the Concerts Series.

2010/2011
The Bristol Fourth of July Committee elected the new Officers for the 2010/2011 Celebrations

General Chairman - Judy Squires
Vice-Chairman - Dick Devault
Treasurer - Dudley Hallagan
Corresponding Secretary - Patty Squatrito
Recording Secretary - Donna Falcoa

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