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Parade Draws 50000 as Bristol Holds Grand Fourth of July
Officials label the Bristol Fourth of July parade a huge success with 50000 spectators. Navy divisions from Newport News, Annapolis midshipmen, and multiple prize floats including a missile made of shredded crepe paper win top honors. Debut of the Bomarc Missile, Irish Highlander band, and “Miss Fourth of July” crowned Deborah Babbitt mark the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVallee
Norman Servant
Francisco Bauzon
Philippines
Bristol
Annapolis
Newport News
Newport
Navy Division
Bristol Manufacturing Corps
Naval Supp
Navy
US Naval Underwater Ordinance Station
Stam Vets of
RI Society
Children of the
Miantinomi Society of
Salty Brine
WPRO
Jimmy Rielly
Bristonan
Brothers of the Brush
Providence
Ralph F Kinder
Mersyn Clay
Deborah Babbitt
Cmr
Herbert Sharre Jr
Sperat Te Patriote Exercies Portes
Vinss Pais Toon
Goghta
Sucila