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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1977
Page
1
Manny Correira notes the 4th of July Parade was a beauty though smaller than last year. An estimated 150,000 to 175,000 attended the 2.2 mile route, with 13 divisions completing the parade in just over three hours. Parade Chairman Jeff Chase and a devoted committee guided a smooth, well run celebration.
Police Chief Frank Brown reports a peaceful Fourth of July parade with no arrests, attributing the quiet to a smaller crowd, ideal weather, heavy police presence, and National Guard traffic support. He estimated last year drew about 275,000 watchers versus perhaps 125,000 this year, with traffic control steps helping deter trouble.
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