Miss Fourth of July: Applicant must be at least 16 years old by May 1, 2025 but not have reached her 21st birthday as of July 4, 2025. Applicant must be single and has never been married. Applicant must be a resident of Bristol, Rhode Island for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the pageant date. Each year, since 1948, sixteen 16-20 year old girls compete for the honor of wearing the Miss Fourth of July Crown during the celebration and on the Miss Fourth of July float in the parade. In 1997, the Committee added the Little Miss Fourth of July where sixteen 6-12 year old girls compete for the Little Miss Fourth of July title. Each year sixteen 16-20 year old girls compete for the honor of wearing the Miss Fourth of July Crown during the celebration and on the Miss Fourth of July float in the parade. A shocked Riley McGinn is ushered to the front of the stage by 2023 Miss Fourth of July Casey Little, to be crowned as Bristol's 2024 Little Miss Fourth of July. Skyla Silvia takes in the news as she's announced as the winner of Bristol's Miss Fourth of July contest Saturday. A shocked Riley McGinn is ushered to the front of the stage by 2023 Miss Fourth of July Casey Little, to be crowned as Bristol's 2024 Little Miss Fourth of July. The Bristol Fourth of July Committee’s Annual Miss & Little Miss Fourth of July was held on Saturday, May 27, 2023. A tradition for Miss 4th of July, since 1948 and Little Miss 4th of July, since 1997. Jessica DaCosta (left) cheers as Eleni Gatos is announced as the winner of the 2022 Miss Congeniality award during Bristol’s Miss Fourth of July pageant, Saturday. The Bristol July 4th Pageant Committee Skyla Silvia, Miss Fourth of July 2024 Samantha Malafronte, First Runner-up Victoria Almeida, Second Runner-up Claire DeBlois, Third Runner-up Beilah Texeira, Fourth Runner-up Riley McGinn - Little Miss Fourth Congratulations to Ava Valenzuela, Miss Fourth of July and the Miss Fourth of July Court, 1st Runner-Up: Angela Pirri; 2nd Runner-Up: Samantha Malafronte; 3rd Runner-Up: Emmerson Cornell ; and 4th Runner-Up: Addison Ferreira. A listing of all of our events. Plan ahead and mark your calendars so you don't miss a fun time! If there’s one place that knows how to do the Fourth of July right, it’s Bristol, Rhode Island. Ava Valenzuela is crowned Miss Fourth of July by 2024 winner, Skyla Silvia. Angela Pirri (left) accepts her award after being chosen as this year's Miss Congeniality. She was also named 1st runner-up in the contest. As July begins, the country is getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, and many towns across Connecticut are preparing special fireworks shows, parades, concerts and more to celebrate the Bristol, Rhode Island is home to the oldest, continuous Independence Day celebration in America. The Annual Bristol 4th of July Celebration began in 1785 when Rev. Henry Wight of the First Congregational Church and Veteran of the Revolutionary War conducted the first Patriotic Exercises. The Fourth of July is right around the corner and there are plenty of events planned to celebrate in the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening throughout the region on or near the Fourth of July. The home of America’s Oldest Continuous Fourth of July Celebration will hold its fireworks display at Bristol Harbor at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, followed by the annual parade on Friday Casey Little smiles toward the applause after being named Miss Fourth of July in Bristol's 75th annual pageant, held Saturday night at Mt. Hope High School. Mia Padula is congratulated after being named Miss Congeniality and first runner-up in the 75th annual Miss Fourth of July Pageant Saturday. 2025 Miss and Little Miss Fourth of July Pageant (Miss Fourth Pageant's 76th Anniversary) on May 24, 19:00 at Mt. Hope High School - Information and tickets on fourthofjulybristolri.com fourthofjulybristolri If there’s one place that knows how to do the Fourth of July right, it’s Bristol, Rhode Island. A beloved tradition continues with Bristol’s 4th of July Parade. The oldest parade in America begins at the corner of Chestnut amd Hope streets on a route that borders beautiful Bristol Harbor.
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