Posts Tagged ‘Parade’
To Do in RI: City of Cranston 2024 Veterans Day Parade – TODAY
November 11, 11:30am start – City of Cranston 2024 Veterans Day Parade – Rolfe Street, Cranston – Attending: Mayor Ken Hopkins invites everyone to the annual Cranston Veterans Day Parade. This annual event is a treasured tradition in Cranston, offering an opportunity for residents of all ages to come together in gratitude and respect. The…
Read MoreCranston honors veterans at Veterans Day Parade & Park View 5K
The Veterans Day Parade will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11:30 a.m. The route will start in front of Legion Bowl on Park Avenue continuing past City Hall on to Hayward Street and down Rolfe Street. After the parade, a speaking ceremony will be held at Cannon Memorial which will include remarks on…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: 4th of July, small town Maine style, 2A of our forefathers – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer The 4th of July – a Holiday brought to you by people who owned guns. Our rebellion in 1776 was a success because colonists were aware of the need to own firearms to secure a free state. The same people realized they also needed to band together. While much of the…
Read MoreMemorial Day: 21st annual Charlestown Memorial Day Parade, observances – Sunday, May 28
THE 21st ANNUAL CHARLESTOWN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND OBSERVANCES ANNOUNCED The Charlestown Memorial Day Committee, Inc. announces the 21st annual Charlestown Memorial Day Parade and Observances will be held on Sunday, May 28, 2023 rain or shine, produced and directed by the Charlestown Memorial Day Parade Committee and the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce. The events are held to give honor to…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day’s coming: Here a parade, there a parade…
St. Patrick’s Day Parades – to you! TODAY – Saturday, March 12th – St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Newport – 11am start – continues with community parties at restaurants and bars – parade is on, rain or shine, snow or sleet! Sunday, March 13th – West Warwick – 1 to 3pm Thursday, March 17th –…
Read MoreUPDATED: Cranston Veterans Day Parade marches on – after decades absence. Other events.
(Developing story…check back for added details) Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 making it an annual observance, and it became a national holiday in 1938. Then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change…
Read MorePawtucket’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Good to Go – Noon Today
City Taking Extra Precaution During Event Working together with the City of Pawtucket, the St. Patrick’s Day Committee has announced that the 38th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will continue as planned. City officials will be taking extra precaution during the event, working alongside the city’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the Department of Public…
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