BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — Tens of thousands of people lined Hope Street Saturday morning for Bristol’s Fourth of July Parade, the nation’s oldest Independence Day parade.
This year’s celebration also marked America’s 250th anniversary, bringing together generations of families, first-time visitors and longtime Bristol residents.
“When they turn the bend and start the sirens, I get goosebumps,” said local resident Steve Serenska. “I love living here.”…