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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
Miss & Little Miss
Fourth of July Pageant

Photos by Nat Squatrito

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Mt. Hope High School Performing Arts Center
Saturday, May 27, 2023
7:00 p.m.
The Bristol Fourth of July Committee’s Annual Miss & Little Miss Fourth of July will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023. A tradition for Miss 4th of July, since 1948 and Little Miss 4th of July, since 1997.
Every year up to 15 girls are allowed to compete in each age group for the honor of wearing the Miss Fourth of July (16-20 year old) and Little Miss Fourth of July (7-9 year old girls) crown. If more than 15 qualified applications are received for Miss Fourth of July before the March 31, 2023 deadline, they will be placed on a waiting list in the ordered they are received.
Due to an overwhelming response, any applications received for Little Miss Fourth of July will now be placed on a waiting list in the order received.
Applications can be picked up at Rogers Free Library in downtown Bristol.
Press Release from the
Bristol Fourth of July Committee
Miss/Little Miss Fourth of July Pageant
The deadline for submitting applications for the Miss Fourth of July Pageant has been extended to April 8, 2023. Contestants must be 16 years of age as of May 1, 2023 but not older than 20 as of July 4, 2023 and must be residents of Bristol for a minimum of one year prior to the pageant date. Contestants must never have been married and must be high school or college students in good standing or high school graduates.
Up to fifteen (15) contestants are allowed. If more than 15 qualified applications are received before April 8, 2023, they will be placed on a waiting list in the order received.
Applications are no longer being accepted for Little Miss Fourth of July.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
426 Fitness
A Fire & Safety Company, Inc
A' jour Jewelry
A. G. & G/Vieste Rosa
Body Restoration Massage Therapy
Bristol Total Fitness
Caboret Salon
Catherine Holmes
Danceworks
Eskimo King
Extensions School of Dance
Fancy Nails
Hair Experts
Hair Heart & Soul
Jules Ice Cream
Linda Taft - Mary Kay Cosmetics Consultant
Nest Wellness
New Leaf Hair Salon
Piccolo Children's Boutique
Ripples Swim School
Rock Paper Scissor
Rooted Studio
Rosemary's School of Dance
Safari
Star Nails & Spa
Sweet Dream Nail Salon
The Ballet Center
Therapy Boutique
Wink Gift Store
ZoCo Hair and Body Salon
Special Thanks
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Elizabeth Jones/Jillian Fitting –
Opening Dance Number -
A. G. & G./Vieste Rosa – Crowns and
Crown Pins -
Bethany Couto & Rosemary’s School
of Dance – Performers -
Mt. Hope High School Vocal Ensemble – Performers: Vic Bullard, Sophia Ferolito,
Emily Marino, Jacob Perry, Nick Perry
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Joe Ricci & Jacob Perry – Lighting
and Sound -
Scott Pellerin – DJ
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David Burns – Program
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Nat Squatrito – Photographer
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MHHS Custodial Staff
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Jim Tavares – Stage Decorations
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Bella Goncalo – Hairdresser
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Tim & Fran Pray/Tap Printing – Tickets and Donation in Memory of Cheryl Skuba
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Tammy Delmage -– Backpacks
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Tabulator – Frank Fales
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Mistress of Ceremonies –
Mary Lou Palumbo

For all inquiries email: info@july4thbristolri.com
Patti Squatrito
Co-Chairperson
Nat Squatrito
Co-Chairperson
Fran Pray
Co-Chairperson
Contact Us
Bristol 4th of July Committee
General Chairman: Chuck MacDonough
Email: bristol4thchair@outlook.com
General Inquirues
Email: info@july4thbristolri.com
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 561
Bristol, RI 02809