Bristol Fourth of July Parade

The Military, Civic and Fireman’s Fourth of July Parade
The 232nd parade in 2017
GenreParade
DateIndependence Day
FrequencyAnnual
LocationsBristol, Rhode Island, United States
Years active238
Inaugurated1785
Most recentJuly 4, 2025
Next eventJuly 4, 2026
Attendanceup to 100,000
PatronBristol Fourth of July General Committee
WebsiteBristol 4th of July

Bristol Fourth of July Parade, or Bristol Fourth of July Celebration (officially known as the Military, Civic and Firemen's Parade), founded in 1785, is a nationally known Fourth of July parade in Bristol, Rhode Island. The parade is part of the oldest Independence Day celebration in the United States of America.