I was just reading the Speak-Out about the Bristol bands leading the parade, and I agree wholeheartedly. But the only thing I disagree with is that if you’re going to have the Mt. Hope High School, then they should be dressed WITH BETTER UNIFORMS and the school colors. An example would be Cranston East in this parade. They were excellent and they did well. So Mt. Hope should follow suit if they want to be in the front of the parade.

I’m calling about the Fourth of July Parade. I believe that the PORTUGUESE AND BRISTOL-WARREN BANDS should be the head ones of the Fourth of July Parade. I’m a woman of 80 years old and OI always remember them before being at the head of the parade.

I think this parade was the WORST PARADE SINCE I’VE LIVED IN BRISTOL for over 40 years. There’s no beautiful bands. Everything was like, no floats. It was, like, unbelievable. You have people coming all over the place to Bristol to enjoy a beautiful parade, and this parade this year was the worst.

A heartfelt THANK-YOU TO BRISTOL’S RESCUE 2 MEMBERS who were doing a bike safety check at the bike path. During our Saturday family bike ride, our son took nasty fall. He will heal. We will remember you for the comfort and attention you provided.