4 July Bristol Parade

Bristol harbour

Rhode Island has many historic sites and traditions from the original English settlers to the oldest continuous 4 July parade in America. This is in the town of Bristol ten miles up the Nargansett inlet. We had to go and see watch the birthday party. All week we had been watching and hearing fireworks up and down the harbour. Every time there was a bang David and I turned to watch while Polly cat turned tail and ran to hide behind the laundry basket.

Meanwhile, back at the parade in Bristol. We found a comfortable spot in the shade to watch the action; marching bands, rock bands, re-enactment military, modern military, fire engines, helicopters and coast guard boats on trailers, heavy horses and everything in between. It lasted four hours. We lasted less than two before our backsides were numb from sitting on the grass.