Yes, this is a strange tradition–I’m well aware of that by now. That being said, you would not believe how much fun the Bristol Outhouse Races are. Starting at 8am on the 4th of July, local companies show up with their custom made outhouse and race down Main Street. My Grandfather was even in the very first race over 30 years ago. He was the rider for the Fire Department! So maybe it’s not the most normal 4th of July activity. But I grew up watching them and hey, it gets me up at 8am to beat the line at the snow cone tent!