Come to Gaspee Days Sunday in the Park in Pawtuxet Park and experience what life was like in colonial America, along with cooking demos. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy live music and the outdoors. Witness Royal Navy press crews in action! About Gaspee Days: The Gaspee Days Committee is a civic-minded nonprofit organization that operates many … Continue reading “Gaspee Days Sunday in the Park”
Support local community businesses who have helped sponsor the Gaspee Days events by purchasing your tickets for the Gaspee Day Raffle here. Tickets will be drawn at Gaspee Days Sunday in the Park event on Sunday, June 15th. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. All winners names will be posted on the Gaspee … Continue reading “Gaspee Days Raffle”
Enjoy a weekend with family or friends inside and outside of the city this weekend! Fun for the Family Head over to Salter’s Grove for a Fireworks Extravaganza this Saturday night. Between 9:00 Pm and 10:00 Pm, The Gaspee Days Committee will hold a fireworks display set above Narragansett Bay and just off the coast of … Continue reading “Weekend Recommendations: 5/31-6/2”
Enjoy the annual Fireworks Extravaganza at Salter’s Grove on June 1st, 2019. Presented by the City of Warwick Department of Tourism, Culture, & Development.
Memorial Day Weekend is right around the corner, and we’re all anticipating how to kick-off summer 2019 in the Ocean State. Whether it’s your first beach trip of the season, or you’re looking to enjoy a weekend of food and art, Rhode Island offers some of the most unique experiences to dive head first into … Continue reading “Memorial Day Weekend ’19”
Events going on in and around Providence this weekend. WaterFire Saturday, June 10, 2017 – Full Lighting Sponsored by RI Day of Portugal and Rhode Island College with its Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies, with the generous support of Textron Charitable Trust. Kids and Family Rise and Shine on the Farm at Roger … Continue reading “Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 6/8 – 6/11”
This week celebrates the anniversary of the attack and burning of the HMS Gaspee in Providence. Throughout the weekend, there will be several events to commemorate this day including, guided tours and a Full WaterFire lighting. Also, this weekend is the Providence International Arts Festival, an experience like no other! Come join us for performances … Continue reading “Upcoming Events June 10-14”
All Full WaterFire installations light up over eighty braziers from Waterplace Park to Memorial/South Main Street Park. Lighting occurs shortly after sunset and the event continues until half past midnight. Sunset: 8:21 p.m. Lighting time: 8:46 p.m. The fires will remain lit until 12:30 a.m. WaterFire presents The Gaspee Project in celebration of the birth of our nation with performances and activities as part of an expanded humanities program. Visitors can … Continue reading “WaterFire Providence – Full Lighting”
The full lighting ceremony for Saturday starts at sunset, 8:22 pm. If you’re looking for other things to do during your stay in Providence, you’re in luck! The Creative Capitol is celebrating the anniversary of the Gaspee affair this weekend, so history is the theme. Go the annual parade, attend a culinary concert, watch the celebratory fireworks, and more!
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Providence 1/2 Marathon is back for more in Providence. Bands stationed at every mile set the pace for a 13.1 block party. You’ll hear rock, funk, reggae and country, along with some jazz and blues to spice up the flavor. Finish Line Festival – After the race, reunite with family and friends … Continue reading “Providence Rock n’ Roll 1/2 Marathon”
