Save the Bristol 4th of July Concert Series

On behalf of Save Bristol 4th, including Mark Overy, creator of the Change.org petition to restore the Bristol 4th of July Concerts to Independence Park, we are raising funds the Bristol Police Chief stated were needed to hold this event safely. In the January 30, 2025 Bristol Phoenix: "According to Lynch's (Police Chief) written statement, he would seek an additional $17k-$19k in the FY26 budget to address the public safety concerns of hosting the series at Independence Park".

Together as a community we can raise the $17k! These funds will be donated directly to the Bristol Fourth of July Committee if they agree to move the concerts back to Independence Park as a result of the donations covering the needed costs.

IF WE DO NOT GET A COMMITMENT FROM THE COMMITTEE TO RETURN THE VENUE TO INDEPENDENCE PARK, ALL DONATIONS WILL BE REFUNDED.

Back Story

Independence Park has historically been the host of the beloved Bristol, RI 4th of July Concert Series. However, for 2025 the Bristol 4th of July Committee decided to relocate this cherished tradition to Roger Williams University. This relocation away from downtown and to an area only accessible by vehicles, breaks down the community centered nature of this event. Further, our local businesses and their employees rely on the crowds this event series attracts. The concerts traditionally bring in thousands of people, this vast audience supports local businesses, increasing tax revenue during this period. By restoring the Bristol 4th of July Concert Series to its original location at Independence Park, we not only uphold a cherished community tradition but also support local businesses that count on the influx of visitors this event brings. Please donate to restore the Bristol 4th of July Concert Series to Independence Park.