| The Military, Civic and Fireman’s Fourth of July Parade | |
|---|---|
 The 232nd parade in 2017 | |
| Genre | Parade |
| Date(s) | Independence Day |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Bristol, Rhode Island, United States |
| Years active | 238 |
| Inaugurated | 1785 |
| Most recent | July 4, 2024 |
| Next event | July 4, 2025 |
| Attendance | up to 100,000[1] |
| Patron(s) | Bristol Fourth of July General Committee |
| Website | Bristol 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.[2]
- ^ "Historic 4th of July parade returns to Bristol". YouTube.
- ^ "Founder of America's Oldest Fourth of July Celebration". First Congregational Church. Archived from the original on 23 March 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2014.