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Fourth of July Events
Giant parade in Bristol is among the July 4th celebrations in Rhode Island
 Fireworks and parades are happening all across the Ocean State on the Fourth of July, with the annual Bristol parade looming as the big enchilada of all Fourth of July parades. People who love the thrilling music of drums and bugles should mark their calendars for the evening of July 3, when Bristol also hosts its annual Drum & Bugle Corps Competition, featuring top musicians from the United States and Canada. Not to be outdone, Chepachet hosts its quirky and very individualistic Ancient and Horribles Parade, with local people performing in satirical spoofs. Baseball is every bit as American as parades and fireworks, so the Paw Sox are hosting fireworks above McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket following games on July 2 and 3. Notice that some events take place on July 3 through 5.
 21-Gun Salute
-- Newport, Rhode Island
July 4, 2009
In honor of our country's birthday the Newport Artillery Company will fire a 21-gun salute using four brass cannon purchased from Paul Revere in the 1790s. Afterward the company's museum at 23 Clark Street will be open for tours. Location: Eisenhower Park, Washington Square. Time: Noon. Information: 401-846-8488 or visit the http://www.newportartillery.org/. |
 Ancient & Horribles Parade
--Chepachet village, Glocester, Rhode Island
July 4, 2009
A fun filled July 4th parade, as local residents and costumed marchers perform parodies of news and cultural events in a longstanding Fourth of July tradition. Location Route 44. Time: 4 p.m. Information: 401-568-6206 |
Fireworks
-- Newport, Rhode Island
July 4, 2009
Fireworks at dusk at Fort Adams State Park, 1 Lincoln Drive. Fireworks can be seen from any place on the Newport wsaterfront. |
Fourth of July Celebration
-- Wakefield, Rhode Island
July 4, 2009
Live Independence Day musical entertainment, family barbecue, children's activities, July 4th fireworks. Location: Old Mountain Field. Time: 5-9 p.m. Information: 401-789-9301 or visit www.southkingstownri.com. |
 Fourth of July Parade
-- Bristol, Rhode Island
July 4, 2009
This July 4th parade, reputed to be the oldest in the country, will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will step off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street / Route 114 and end on High Street between State Street and Bradford Street. Various surrounding streets will be closed off beginning at 8 a.m., including Poppasquash Road. Chestnut Street, Naomi Street, and Sherry Avenue will be close to traffic at 7 a.m. This is the Independence Day parade with everything – a lots of it. Information: 401-253-0445. |
 Fourth of July Parade Picnic
Bristol, Rhode Island
July 4, 2009
Located directly on the historic Bristol Fourth of July Parade route in the center of town, Linden Place will be offering great parade visibility with bleacher-style seating, comfortable tables and chairs under the shade of the Linden trees, a continental breakfast and picnic lunch, on-site restroom facilities and elbow room. Watch the 224th annual parade in patriotic style and support the restoration of this Bristol landmark. Location: Linden Place Mansion, 500 Hope Street. Time: 8 a.m. Cost: Adults, $60; children, $45. Information: 401-253-0390 or visit www.lindenplace.org |
 Independence Day Celebration
-- Providence, Rhode Island
Now through July 4, 2009
The Independence Day Celebration will kick off at 7:30 p.m. with a performance by RPM Voices, a community choral group with members ranging in age from 13 to 94. The group will present a program of inspirational and patriotic songs. The Carlos de León Band takes center stage at 8:15 p.m. Trumpet player Carlos de León fuses the music of his native Dominican Republic with the sounds of Cuba, Brazil, and Puerto Rico to create jazz, salsa, and samba. The celebration will end with a fireworks display lighting up the sky above India Point Park at approximately 9:15 p.m. Location: India Point Park, India Street. Time: 7:30-10 p.m. |
 Rose Island Lighthouse Anniversary Celebration
– Newport, Rhode Island
July 4, 2009
An unforgettable evening of great music and food. Bring your appetite and your favorite lawn chair or blanket and settle in under the stars to watch the Newport Fireworks from Rose Island. Music by the Folk Support Group and food by Becky's Barbecue; cash bar. Top off the evening with a camp fire and toasted marshmallows. Time: 5:30-10:30 p.m. Information: 401- 847-4242 or visit www.roseisland.org/ |
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