Posts Tagged ‘Columbus Day’
RI Veterans: Did you know? 17.10.24 (Columbus Day Parade, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Thousands came out this week for the 39th Columbus Day Parade in Federal Hill. Grand Marshal, John A Cianci led the military and veteran contingent in his military dress blues. 39th Columbus Day Parade Grand Marshal Thank You Thanking all for the support and recognition being selected…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Johnston Columbus Day event – Mon, Oct. 14th – UPDATED
It was one year ago when Christopher Columbus found a new home. Today he has a beautiful fence around him and he has had an uneventful year at the Johnston War Memorial Park. Come to Johnston on Columbus Day and say “hi” to Chris, in his new home. Johnston will hold a Columbus Day Food…
Read MoreFrom the Hill – dispatch from John A. Cianci as Columbus Day Festival continues…
The streets were packed in the early morning Saturday for Opening Ceremony for 39th Federal Hill Columbus Day Festival. The Opening Ceremony started with 11-year old Liliana Iavarone singing the Star Spangled Banner. Chills ran through the crowd as this young girl sang. Veterans in the crowd stood at attention with their hands over their…
Read More39th Columbus Day Festival: John A. Cianci, veterans writer for RINewsToday, Grand Marshall
The 39th Annual Columbus Day Festival on historic Federal Hill from October 11th – 14th, 2024. This year’s opening ceremony will take place at 12 pm on Saturday, October 12th at the DePasquale Plaza stage. This year our honorees are: Grand Marshall – John Cianci Italian American War Veterans of the US, Vincent A Cianci…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 10.10.24 (disability, parade, events, resources…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer (Publisher’s Note: We are pleased to announce that our Veterans writer, John A. Cianci, has been named Grand Marshall of the Columbus Day Parade – with full ceremonies this weekend. Look for our full article TOMORROW – and come out to cheer John on! – We are so proud!)…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 12.10.23 (disability, events, resources… ) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Questions from one of our readers: I have a 0 percent VA disability rate for hearing loss and VA gives me free hearing aids, am I entitled to any other VA benefits? Veteran at Rhode Island Veterans Home First, 0 percent VA disability rating does provide you benefits with the VA: – All…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Do you know? 05.10.23 (Community Care, Columbus statue, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Editor’s Note: A packed article from writer Cianci this week – take some time to read all the information he has put together for you! Update: Military Police Event held September 29, 2023 – 20thanniversary of the death of 3 Rhode Island National Guard killed in action Almost 200…
Read MoreJohnston’s War Memorial Park opens its arms to an exiled Columbus
Yesterday, the controversial statue of Christopher Columbus found its final resting spot at the Johnston War Memorial Park, a park that has more war memorials than any other park in the state. It was moved into position in the early morning, from a storage facility at Johnston DPW. There ends the journey for Columbus, who…
Read MoreColumbus Day weekend festivities in Rhode Island
Autumnfest – Woonsocket Autumnfest is a weekend festival held every year in Woonsocket, RI on Columbus Day weekend. Filled with music, crafts, food, amusement rides and a parade. Drawing in thousands of attendees each year, Autumnfest is the largest Fall Festival in Northern Rhode Island. As in past years, a Fireworks display will be launched…
Read MoreOutdoors RI: Fish 24 waterways stocked with Trout this Columbus Day weekend
Photo: RIDEM The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is conducting fall trout stocking in advance of the Columbus Day holiday weekend in selected areas in Rhode Island. As Rhode Island still is experiencing a severe drought that is particularly affecting the levels of rivers and streams, some areas will not be stocked at…
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