Bristol's 4th of July Celebration Schedule

There are less than two weeks left until the 2013 Bristol 4th of July parade — and a number of ways to celebrate ahead of the big event.

A centerpiece of the pre-parade ceremonies, the presentation of the "Most Traveled" Award is given to the former Bristol resident who's made the longest trek back for the 4th.

The deadline for entries is 5 pm June 20 — wonder what Subcommittee Chairman Donna Glavin will find in her mailbox.

And Friday night, June 21, kicks off the annual Concert Series at Independence Park with the Our Lady of Light Band at 6:30 and the Boston Premier Band at 8:15 pm.

They're two of the 23 bands set to play over the next 13 days, leading up to the July 3 finale with Billy Lord and Band of Brothers.

Here are the concerts scheduled for June 22 through 26:

• June 22: John Monllos with Los Gatos at 6:30 pm; Navy Band Northeast at 7:45 pm
• June 23: Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble at 6:30; Detroit Breakdown at 7:45 pm
• June 24: The East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble at 6:30; Michael DiMucci at 6:45 pm
• June 25: 88th Army Band at 7 pm
• June 26: The Bristol County Chorus at 6:30; 100 Proof at 7:45