Held since 1785, the Bristol Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, Rhode Island is the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the United States.

自1785年举办，布里斯托尔巡游第四7月在布里斯托尔，罗得岛，是最古老的连续自力于美利坚合众国国庆。

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The traditional Independence Day military parade was canceled, in wake of the mutiny a month ago by borders guards in which 75 people died, mostly army officers.

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To be the secretary of defense, you see, is a bit like being the grand marshal at an Independence Day parade: You wear a sash, you hold a baton, you say a few words, you smile, wave and walk the route.

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But the army insists that it will go ahead with its independence-day parade down Reforma.

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Here on Martha's Vineyard, Morgan is well known at this time of year for organizing Edgartown's Fourth of July parade a jubilant celebration of Independence Day and island veterans of military service.

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