Bristol’s annual Fourth of July celebration is moving full steam ahead toward Independence Day.

• The Rockwell Amusement Carnival is on the town common through July 4 with rides, food and games. Admission is free. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. daily and noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. Visit their website for ride specials.

• A children’s storytime with Mrs. Katz and her hats is at Independence Park one hour before each evening concert through July 2.

• The nightly concerts are at Independence Park on Thames Street through Sunday, July 2. They are free and open to the public. Bring chairs or blankets and a picnic. Food trucks and concessions also have items for sale. See performers and times at www.fourthofjulybristolri.com/events.

• A children’s show with The Toe Jam Puppet Band is on Sunday, June 30, at 1 p.m. at Independence Park, Thames Street.

• A fireworks display is on Wednesday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. over Bristol Harbor.

• The Military, Civic and Firemen’s Parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. on July 4 from the corner of Chestnut and Hope streets, heads south on Hope Street and then north on High Street to the reviewing stand at the town common.