Rhode Island town claims longest July 4th observance

NPR | By David Wright

Published July 3, 2026 at 4:12 AM EDT

Bristol, Rhode Island, claims to have the nation's longest continuous celebration of July 4th. A nearly year-round effort gets Bristol ready for its big day.

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