Bristol Fourth of July Celebration 2026 – America's Oldest

Name: Bristol Fourth of July Celebration 2026 – America's Oldest
Start: 2026-06-14T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-04T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Hope Street

Date & Time

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Hope Street | Bristol, RI

$Bristol Fourth of July Celebration 2026 \u2013 America's Oldest$

Details

America's oldest and most patriotic Fourth of July celebration — Bristol, Rhode Island has been celebrating Independence Day continuously since 1785! The 241st Bristol Fourth of July Celebration is a three-week extravaganza beginning on Flag Day, June 14, with free outdoor concerts, the Orange Crate Derby, a firefighters' muster, and a Fourth of July Ball, leading to the grand finale on July 4. The Military, Civic, and Firemen's Parade along Hope Street is viewed by more than 200,000 people and is one of the most beloved Independence Day parades in the nation. Bristol has earned its nickname 'America's Most Patriotic Town' — don't miss this historic celebration honoring America's 250th anniversary!