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Photos by Nat Squatrito
Fourth of July Celebration
Bristol, Rhode Island 's
America's Oldest Continuous Fourth of July Celebration
Fourth of July Celebration
Orange Crate Derby
Photos by Nat Squatrito
Bayview Avenue
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Rain date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
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Check-in time: 1:00 p.m.
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Followed by Inspections
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Followed by Time Trials
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Time of Race: Following completion of above
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Race format: Double Elimination
The Bristol Fourth of July Committee’s Annual Orange Crate Derby will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2026 on Bayview Avenue. The Derby check-in starts at 1:00 p.m., followed by practice and with the races following completion practice.
There will be one practice run allowed per entry. The race will be double elimination. Drivers should be between the ages of 7 and 14, be a resident of Bristol, RI, and all drivers are required to wear a helmet with chin strap, elbow pads, gloves. Optional safety gear includes goggles, mouth guard, safety belt.
See applications for details and specs. Applications must be completed/submitted by
Sunday, June 14, 2026.
For all inquiries email: info@july4thbristolri.com
ROGER DUBORD
Chairman
Bristol Fourth of July Celebration
Contact Us
Bristol 4th of July Committee
General Chairman: Ana Barboza-Motta
Email: chairman@july4thbristolri.com
General Inquiries
Email: info@july4thbristolri.com
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 561
Bristol, RI 02809