July 4th Parade to feature The Old Guard
Bristol 4th of July Parade adds color with The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps from Ft Meyer Va. Parade chair Jeff Chase secured the unit after years of pursuit. They’ll fly in July 3 from Washington DC and stay at Roger Williams College. The corps performs Revolutionary War era music in replica uniforms, led by a drum major with a fur hat and espontoon.
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Bristol 4th of July Tennis Tourney Opens This Weekend
The Bristol 4th of July Closed Tennis Tournament kicks off Saturday at 9 am at Bristol High School courts as part of National Tennis Week June 18 25. Entry is open to Bristol residents with finals Monday at Town Common courts. Contact tournament director John Partington at 253 6512.
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Channel 36 to air Bristol Fourth of July Parade
Channel 36 will televise the Bristol Fourth of July Parade for the fourth year. Parade Chairman Jeff Chase announced it, with a complete reair later that evening starting at 8 pm. The RI Educational Station calls it the highlight of their broadcasting season.
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Bristol 10 mile road race set for July 1 at 6 pm
Bristol prepares for a 10 mile road race sponsored by the Fourth of July Committee. Co chairs Jeff Chase and Sonny Furtado announce a route from Guiteras Field to Hope Street Tupelo Metacom Roger Williams College Ferry Road High Street and back. Roger Bougerey of the Bristol YMCA coordinates. Registrations open at 5 30 pm at Guiteras Field on race day.
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