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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
2026 Miss & Little Miss
Fourth of July Pageant
SPONSORED BY SUPERIOR COMFORT
Photos by Nat Squatrito



Beginning February 28, 2026, applications will be available at the Rogers Free Library in Bristol.
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Applications will be accepted until all slots are filled or until March 31, 2026, and must be postmarked by March 31, 2026, to be considered.
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Applications are not available online and may only be obtained at the Rogers Free Library.​
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ATTENTION​​
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Little Miss Fourth of July participant slots are now FULL.
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Any applications received from this point forward will be placed on a waitlist. If a spot becomes available, we will contact applicants in the order their applications were received.
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Applications are still being accepted for Miss Fourth of July participant slots.
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Thank you for the incredible interest and support!
Mt. Hope High School Performing Arts Center
Saturday, May 23, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Applicant Requirements:
​Little Miss Fourth of July:
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Applicant must be at least 7 years of age by May 1, 2026 but has not reached her tenth birthday by July 4, 2026.
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Applicant must be a resident of Bristol, Rhode Island for a minimum of one full year prior to the pageant date.
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Any previous Little Miss Fourth of July is disqualified from entering the pageant.
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​Miss Fourth of July:
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Applicant must be at least 16 years old by May 1, 2026, but not have reached her 21st birthday as of July 4, 2026.
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Applicant must be single and has never been married.
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Applicant must be a resident of Bristol, Rhode Island for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the pageant date.
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Applicant must be a high school or college student in good standing or a high school graduate. ​
Up to 15 contestants are allowed in each age group (Miss and Little Miss categories). If more than 15 qualified applications are received before Tuesday, March 31, 2026, they will be placed on a waiting list in the order received.
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Applications are NOT available on this website and must be picked up at Rogers Free Library. Watch this website and our Facebook/Instagram for the announcement.
CHECK BACK FOR WHEN TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
pageant sponsor


For all inquiries email: info@july4thbristolri.com
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PATTY SQUATRITO
Co-Chairperson
NAT SQUATRITO
Co-Chairperson
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
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 561
Bristol, RI 02809




