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Bristol Fourth of July Parade

Jul 4, 2026 - Jul 4, 2026 Varies by viewing location - Hope Street, High Street Bristol, RI 02809

The Bristol Fourth of July Parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th 2026 - also the 250th Celebration of America! The Fourth of July Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and will step off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) and ends on High Street, between State Street and Bradford Street. Hope Street (Rt. 114) will be closed off beginning at 8:00 a.m., including Poppasquash Road. Beginning at 7:00 a.m., Chestnut Street, Naomi Street, and Sherry Avenue will be closed to traffic. A parking ban along the parade route goes into effect the night before the parade.
10:30 AM
Free to attend!