The Latest: Where to find 4th of July fireworks in Rhode Island
Plus - ‘Music In The Park’ coming to Paradise Valley Park in July
Where to find 4th of July fireworks in Rhode Island
If you’re looking to enjoy a fireworks display over the Fourth Of July week and weekend, you’re in luck!
‘Music In The Park’ coming to Paradise Valley Park in July
The #MiddletownRI Outreach Department has a series of Monday night concerts slated in Paradise Valley Park, starting July 10. Come with the family and enjoy a relaxing, laid back evening with food, lawn games and free music.
Rhode Island Army National Guard joins Ocean Road 10K as Presenting Sponsor
The popular annual road race benefits the Narragansett Historical Society.
Debris from implosion of Titanic-bound submersible is returned to land
Debris from the lost submersible Titan has been returned to land after a fatal implosion during its voyage to the wreck of the Titanic captured the world’s attention last week.
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island
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UConn introduces Siberian husky pup Jonathan XV as the school’s next mascot
The University of Connecticut officials welcomed a new celebrity on Wednesday, and they say he’s a very good boy.
Free outdoor concerts and film screenings to savor this summer in Newport County
Ragged Island Summer Concert Series, NIMFEST, Newport Classical, Family Night/ Children’s Night Concert Series at Easton’s Beach, and more.
The Ocean Race: Protest and Redress hearings scheduled for Thursday
World Sailing International Jury to hold two hearings on Thursday.
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What to know about the City Of Newport’s 4th of July Fireworks Display
Weather permitting, this year’s display is scheduled to light up the harbor at approximately 9:15 pm on Tuesday, July 4th, with a rain date slated for Wednesday, July 5th.
Where to find 4th of July fireworks in Rhode Island
If you’re looking to enjoy a fireworks display over the Fourth Of July week and weekend, you’re in luck!
‘Quiet Fireworks’ viewing at Beavertail will allow people with sensitivities to enjoy Newport’s display from across the Bay
RI State Parks has organized this event for patrons with hearing and sensory sensitivities.
Celebrate the 247th Anniversary of the founding of our country in historic Newport
Declaration of Independence was first read to the citizens of Rhode Island from the steps of the Colony House in Newport. Each 4th of July the event is recreated in celebration with music, cannons, and a tribute to Newport’s signer of the Declaration.
USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul plans to visit Rhode Island for the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration
The U.S. Navy has committed to sending the 387-foot USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul, a Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), to support the festivities in Bristol and will anchor in Narragansett Bay.