Applications Open For Bristol's 2021 Miss 4th Of July Pageant

BRISTOL, RI — Planning is underway for Bristol's 2021 Independence Day celebration, which includes the annual Miss and Little miss Fourth of July Pageants. Applications are still being accepted for the older category.

This year's pageant will be held on the Town Common at 6:30 p.m. on May 29. In case of rain, it will be held the following day.

Applications are no longer being accepted for the Little Miss pageant due to "overwhelming response." Spaces are still available for the Miss Fourth of July category.

All Miss Fourth of July Contestants must be at least 16 years old on May 21, 2021, but no older than 20 and must have been a Bristol resident for at least one year prior to the pageant. Contestants must be a college or high school student in good standing and have never been married.

Applications are available at the Rogers Public Library or by emailing Pat Squatrito, the pageant chairperson, at patsquatrito@gmail.com. They will be accepted until March 31, and will cut off at 15 contestants. If more than 15 applications are received before the cutoff date, a waiting list will be created based on the order received.