A look at the history of the Bristol 4th of July celebration

BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — The United States of America has a big birthday coming up, and Bristol is getting ready to shine.

“It is the longest, continuous celebration in the country,” Bristol Fourth of July Committee volunteer Mary Lou Palumbo said.

Bristol’s Fourth of July Celebration has been put on for 241 years by a team of volunteers…

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