(Providence-RI)— The Nations oldest 4th of July Parade will be broadcast and streamed live in high definition on WLNE-TV/ABC6 and abc6.com. The announcement was made in Providence today by WLNE-TV/ABC6 Vice President and General Manager Chris Tzianabos. “We are extremely honored to have the opportunity to present viewers with a front row seat to the Nations oldest birthday celebration. It’s truly a unique American experience! We welcome Alex and Ani this year as our broadcast presenting sponsor,” Tzianabos added.
“For Carolyn Rafaelian, myself, and the entire Alex and Ani extended family, the opportunity to sponsor the 2012 Bristol 4th of July Parade represents a twin honor,” said Alex and Ani CEO, Giovanni Feroce.
“We are overjoyed to play a major role in preserving our country’s oldest Independence Day celebration of its kind. And as a company that prides itself on restoring the term ‘Made in America’ to global prominence, we are thrilled to remind the world of America’s promise, endurance, and unbroken commitments to freedom and opportunity.”
According to Dick Devault, General Chairman of the Bristol 4th of July Committee,” We are extremely grateful that WLNE-TV/ABC6 will be broadcasting the parade this year. What a wonderful public service they are providing. Folks who can’t get to the parade, military personnel who are overseas and friends and family of the many marching units from around the country can watch as we celebrate our Nations birthday.”
ABC6 News anchors John Deluca and Karen Meyers will join ABC6 Chief Meteorologist and Bristol resident Fred Campagna as hosts for the broadcast. All the color and pageantry of this historic event will be brought to life by the Emmy Award Winning Director/Producer team of John Methia and Bristol resident Judy Shoemaker.
Parade coverage will begin at 10:30am Wednesday July 4th on WLNE-TV/ABC6 and also stream live on abc6.com. The station also plans to re-broadcast the parade over the air on 6.2 the home of the Live Well Network-Providence. Viewers can also find the Live Well Network Providence rebroadcast of the Parade on Cox channel 803, Full Channel on 196, Verizon Fios on 466 and Comcast on 296.
