Across the Mt Hope Bridge - past Roger Williams University named after one of the pioneers of Bristol - courageously forge on past the parking cars and streams of flag and picnic basket carrying patriots as we search for sometimes unachievable - a parking spot near the route of the 230th staging of the Bristol 4th July parade - we achieve the sometimes unachievable!
The flags are everywhere - they are in every imaginable size and in every imaginable location - the Cape Cod houses themselves are draped in red, white and blue fabrics and their gardens are decked out with garden settings, barbecues and picnic tables in preparation for the after-parades parties.
We find our way to main street - to a slightly tired and bedraggled America 3 sitting becalmed on her stand remembering the glory days of her former kindred on the waters of Newport Sound - we perch on the wall that separates the Main Street from the sea front and await the parade.
What a parade - marching bands , soldiers, sailors Governors, Attorney Generals, the employees of the local council, ambulance officers, police, returned soldiers, high schools, the University, fire brigades, clowns, comedians and singers - all in style- all applauded - all appreciated - all celebrated.
Home - Peter Bowen - expert Seafood Chief! - the visitors arrive for 4th July celebrations - we feast on New England Lobster and Steamers - expert tuition provided by all on the appropriate techniques to be use in the consumption of the local fare - watch the fireworks across the bay - consume wine - retire - a great day!
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