slides: Bristol Fourth of July Parade in Pictures

Wednesday, July 04, 2012

GoLocalProv Features Team

July 4, 2011 may have dawned a bit gray and drizzly, but by late morning the sun was making its presence known, and by midday Rhode Island was shining like a shiny Lincoln penny. It was perfect weather, then for another historic Bristol Fourth of July parade. Enjoy glimpses of the action up and down the world-famous red, white, and blue median stripe.

And Happy Independence Day!

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The Governor

Walking the route like many Governors before him, Lincoln Chafee works the crowd.

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The Senator

Home from his post in Washington DC, US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse greets constituents.

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Chief Marshals

Last year's Grand Marshals, Joe Brito, Jr. and his wife, Betty.

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Olivia Culpo

Home for holidays, RI's Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, enjoying the Bristol Parade before she heads north to Providence to appear with the RI Pops at India Point Park.

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Marching Band

The clean and crisp lines of marching bands are a beloved part of the Bristol parade.

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Marching Band II

Another band in bright reds takes the route.

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Mummers

In contrast, the Mummers bring a wild dash of color to the parade, in contrast to the solid precision of marching bands.

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Mummers II

More Mummers, challenging the red, white and blue scene.

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Clydesdales

The popular, massive horses make their way along the route with a vintage fire truck in tow.

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Fife and Drum

The Yankee Volunteer Fife and Drum Corps reminds of RI's Colonial past, when it sewed the seeds of independence.

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Navy

The men in their whites take the ramp up toward the parade route. Photo: Carl Wooten.

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High Five

A quick break from the march reveals a spontaneous moment. Photo: Carl Wooten.

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Veterans

Two veterans share the bench on a veterans' float. Photo: Carl Wooten.

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Fallen Soldiers

A solemn note, as the boots of fallen soldiers pass the silent observers.

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Dancing Cop

Is it a Rhode Island event if the Dancing Cop is not in attendance? Have no fear... he was there, and doing the parade proud with his beloved acrobatics.

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Young Patriots

Two girls get into the patriotic spirit of things along the route. Photo: Carl Wooten.

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On the Route

A patriotic-clad spectator takes it all in, with a festive umbrella that went from protecting against raindrops to providing delightful shade as the parade turned sunny.