Guide to Bristol's Fourth of July

After many months of preparation and weeks of build-up, the party is finally here! Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to flood into Bristol this weekend for the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the country.

The highlight of the multi-week event is the 232nd Bristol Fourth of July Parade, which is scheduled to step off at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 4. But the party has been raging for weeks.

Find out everything you need to know right here on eastbayri.com! Follow full coverage of the celebration, up to and including the day itself. Check back on this post often for all the latest information, photos and fun before, during and after the celebration. Click the headlines below for a look at the complete story.

Bristol prepped for patriotic party

American flag hangs on Bristol tower of Mt. Hope Bridge

Destroyer USS Farragut will anchor off Bristol for Fourth; tours available

Meet the Chief Marshals: Sisters to lead Fourth celebration

Borgia, Pirri win 2017 Miss and Little Miss Fourth of July

Marine intelligence officer chosen as 2017 Patriotic Speaker

Commitment to community earns Bristol native Hattie Brown Award

Young artist repeats as button contest winner

Editorial: More than just a parade

PHOTOS: Fourth Committee goes 'Bristolwood' for annual ball

PHOTOS: 88th Army Band kicks off Fourth of July concert series

‘Real patriotism’ on display

Youngsters take top prizes in Fourth Foot Race

Drivers show patriotic pride on their cars

Drum and Bugle competition returns to Cranston Stadium