Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: The Nation's Oldest Parade, Clambake and July 4th BBQ
A roundup of the best events in and around Middletown to celebrate the nation's birthday this weekend in red, white and blue style.
Where/When: Hope Street in Bristol on Monday, July 4 at 10:30 a.m.
Why Go: Soak in the history of America’s oldest Fourth of July Parade celebrating its 226th year as it makes its way from the intersection of Hope Street and Chestnut Street and continues on to the grandstand on High Street near the Town Common.
Pricing: Free admission
- FOUNDING FATHERS LUNCHEON
Where/When: White Horse Tavern on Monday, July 4 at 12 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a three-course meal reminiscent of our founding fathers with items such as Dandelion Salad with Goat Cheese, Grilled Mutton Steak, and Summer Pheasant Soup just to name a few at America’s oldest continuously operating tavern.
Pricing: $30/person; Reservations suggested.
Where/When: On the harbor and bay on Saturday, July 2 and Monday, July 4 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Board a for a cruise on the Bay to enjoy the fireworks of either Jamestown or Newport with uninterrupted views.
Pricing: $99/person.
Where/When: on Sunday, July 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Get a little refresher course on the history of the founding of our nation in musical form from this 1972 film version of the Broadway musical comedy of the same name.
Pricing: $1
Where/When: on Friday, July 1 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Feast on a traditional New England clambake presented by McGrath’s Clambakes to benefit the .
Pricing: Â $70/person; $60/person without lobster; $30/child ages 12 and under.
Where/When: on Monday, July 4 at 6 p.m.
Why Go:Â A classic American cookout overlooking the Bay will feature hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, corn on the cob, volleyball, badminton, Frisbee, and followed by the .
Pricing: $29/adult; $13/children ages 5-12; Free for children ages 4 and under.