Bristol Displays Nation's Striped Fourth of July Traffic Line
Bristol marks Independence Day with a mile-long red white and blue center strip on Hope Street from Franklin to Hope High streets painted by a seven man state team. About 15 gallons of paint per color were used and the line will stay until wear erases it, a noted patriotic reminder from the Bristol parade route.
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Parade to Feature 33 Beads 24 Floats in Californ! Bowl
The parade includes 33 beads and 24 floats with bands from Canada and the United States. Notable participants: Les Moussi Jerome and the Philadelphia band, a large 115-piece unit, along with Mummers from Westbrook Conn. The Bristol parade showcases military units, beauty queens, and flashing displays. The event closes with Bristol Fire Department units and parade officials.
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Parade Parking Ban Sparks July 4 Tow Aheads
Bristol police warn all vehicles on the parade route July 4 will be towed at owner expense starting 8:00 a.m. Traffic after the parade rerouted by state troopers from Hope Street to Metacom Avenue. Colt State Park light switches to yellow caution. Authorities urge avoiding Route 114 to minimize parking impact on Hope Avenue. The parade, chaired by Joseph Andrade, proceeds despite weather conditions with officials including Gov Licht and Coast Guard officials noted.
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Patriotic Exercises at Colt Memory School Independence Day Program
Tomorrow at 9 15 a patriotic program unfolds in front of Colt Memory School with James J Velleca Jr welcoming attendees and J Donald McGinn presiding. The program lists honors, remarks by officials, a flag presentation, and a reading by Daniel Rounds among others.
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James J. Velleca Jr
J. Donald McGinn
Walter St.Germain
Ronald ‘Dailey
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Frank Light
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Roswell Bosworth,Sr
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