Bristol Rhode Island Parade Marshals Through Time
A historical Bristol Rhode Island parade lists marshals from 1834 to 1871, detailing Col Arnold H Bush Col John Gladding and others, with gaps for years marked No Parade. The roster records distinguished local leaders, military figures and notable residents who served as chief marshals in annual celebrations began 1785, continuing through the 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Amestot Thentir
Ehemy
Rhode Island
Bristol
Arnold H. Bush
John Gladding
Nathaniel Fales
Nathaniel ‘ ‘Fales
Martin Bennett Esq
Bristol Observance Parade Sets Sail With Ship Officers Welcomed
Traditional Bristol commemoration proceeds with Mrs Theresa Donovan as chief marshal. Twelve ships join the harbor events as the ceremony opens with a 2 PM signal from the USS Berry. Officials of the two ships will be welcomed at a Yacht reception following the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Bristol
Therésa Donovan
Fabey
Suss Wiothis
USS. Berry
Sharbor
Bonfire Cancelled by Town Clerk Amid Safety Concerns
Town Clerk Anthony J. Dennis Jr announces cancellation of the midnight bonfire planned near the town beach. He cites no public liability insurance and forecast southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, plus tinder dry grass and many frame houses in the line of fire. Fire Chief Rishe and subcommittee member Thomas Fitzpatrick assist in the decision after a noon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony J. Dennis, Jr
Rishe
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Celebration Schedule for Fourth of July Events
Tomorrow features a full schedule in Bristol with naval vessel arrivals U S S Norris and U S S Fred T Berry at harbor. reception for officers at the Yacht Club, Miss Fourth of July pageant, Reynolds School band concert, and state sponsored events. courthouse area block dance, church bell ringing, and patriotic ceremonies culminate in a fireworks display at the Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.ss
Colt
Nike Battery
Mt. Hope
West Warwick
Reynolds School
Independence Day Parade Officials and Participants Listed
A long roster lists Chief of Staff John L. Burke and numerous military divisions, local officials, bands, and honorary committees for Bristol Independence Day events. Names include Brig. Gen. Alden K. Sibley, Lt. Col. Lawrence Ligon, Cmdr. Frederick B. Tucker, Sgt. Anthony Cappucci, and groups such as the 88th Army Band, Bay State Band, and Bristol Rangers Drum and Bugle Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Burke
Alden K. Sibley
USA
Lawrence Ligon
NIKE
Walter M. Foster
Lewis E. Davis, Jr
Fred T. Berry
Frederick B. Tucker
Norris
Bristol
General Assembly
U. S. Army Reserve
Vincent Fasano
Anthony’s
Fall River
Frederick ™ .W. Duncan
FE. A
F.A
B. le Drake
F. A
R. G. Rock
Bristol Rangers
Drum and Bugle Corps
John G. Stewart Gol
Arthur W. Barrett
Clyde Walsh
S. Morton Giles
Oliver Burton
Daughters
John J. Ahearn
Regent
Historical Society
Bristol Auto
Bristol Chamber of Commer
James Beg
Hak & ¢ Perry
Gomestan
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. S. Bayley
David. S. Colt
John Adams
James F. D’wolf
James“F
D’wolf
Ambrose E. Burnside
James H. West
Charles Sherry, Jr
Alexander D'W. Perry
John Y. Lawless
James D'W. Perry, Jr
Walter C. Barclay
Charles F. Page
Charles Gibson
James Dew. Perry
Lewis Richmond
William J. Bradford
William B. D’wolf
Raymond H. Perry
Mark A. D’wolf
Samuel P. Colt
Bonfire
P.m
James. M. McSoley
G. Andrew Roth
J. Joseph Talbot
U. S. Navy
Joseph G. A. Ritcio
USNR
U.S. Navy Band
Atlantic
Fleet Destroyer Force
USS
Newport
Quonset
R. L
U. S Army ‘Marshal
Col
Edward J.fitzgerald
Usmc Reserve
Bay State Band
South Dartmouth
Mass
Marshal Battery
Francis N. Perry
U. S. Naval
MARS
Miss
Regina Farley
Natick Columbus
Natick
Seabee
Lincoln Dunlop
Red Cross
Anthony E. Agatiello
Ugene Perry
WEW
VFW
Anthony C. Almeida
Trinity Lodge of
Ellis
Barrington Boy Scouts
American Legion
Arthur P. Ayres
USN
Kearney
Attleboro
Albert P. Russo
Bristol Sr
Anthony Cappucci
Bristol Lawson
Raiola Post
DAV
Gold Star Mothers
St. Mary’s Cyo
Riverside Townies Drum and Bugle Corps
East Providence
Bristol Civil Defense
Warren
Ralph F. Kinder
Bristol County
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