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« Traffic Alert: Route 146 in Providence | Today | Beach closings: Atlantic Beach re-opened to swimming » July 2, 2008Buddy returning to Bristol Fourth of July paradeBRISTOL — Buddy is coming back to Bristol. On Friday, former Providence mayor Vincent A. “Buddy” Cianci Jr. is set to make his first appearance in the Bristol Fourth of July parade since 2002, the year he was convicted of federal racketeering conspiracy and imprisoned. Cianci was a virtual fixture in the parade since his first appearance in 1974. Even after his conviction in 2002 — 10 days afterward, to be exact — he marched in the parade, which is the centerpiece of what’s believed to be the oldest, continuous Independence Day celebration in the country. Since his release from prison last year he’s become a talk-show host on WPRO-AM. He’ll be marching with other radio personalities who were invited by the Bristol Fourth of July Committee. -- Journal staff writer Alex Kuffner Posted by Andrea Panciera CommentsIrene Bates | July 2, 2008 5:07 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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I am so appalled at the continued featuring of Buddy Cianci. He may have done some really great things for the city; however, he is a convicted criminal. It is a shame on all Rhode Islanders that he is a public figure and radio and speaks for channel 6. Where are the ethics of our business and community leaders? Is this the example we want for our children--the future leaders of our state and country? By featuring this criminal, we are telling our children, our citizens and the world that we admire people that break the laws. So what good are laws? Shame SHAME SHAME on the Bristol Parade Committee for asking Buddy to march in the parade. What an insult to our forefathers and what Independence Day stands for.