The Ocean Race is here – Ocean Live Park opens TODAY with activities for all

Ocean Live Park, the race village for The Ocean Race Newport at Fort Adams State Park, officially opens tomorrow, Saturday, May 13, with an Opening Ceremony planned for 11:00 a.m. on the Ocean State Stage. 

Ocean Live Park is a family-friendly festival at Fort Adams State Park in Newport celebrating sailing with exhibits, food trucks, concerts, and TrySailing! with Sail Newport’s experienced skippers.

The opening ceremony will include a parade featuring the Artillery Company of Newport, Narragansett Indian Tribe, Navy Band, Portuguese Social Club’s Dancers, and mascots. The parade will also include local Sail Newport students carrying the flags of the 13 nations represented in the race.

Also, at 2:00 p.m., The Exploration Zone-Presented by BankNewport, will officially open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. A fixture of the past two Newport stopovers (2015, ’18), the Exploration Zone-Presented by BankNewport, is an interactive exhibit for all ages featuring sailing, ocean health, coastal sustainability, marine science, technology, and art.

The One Blue Voice Immersive Experience, presented by 11th Hour Racing, is a multi-sensory show combining video, hologram and audio to give visitors a new perspective on the ocean and meet its unsung heroes.

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Saturday, May 13 – 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – “Comanchero” playing FREE on the Ocean State Stage.

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Sunday, May 14

On Sunday, highlights include a wing foiling regatta from 1:00-4:00 p.m., and at 5:00 p.m., the 11th Hour Racing new film “Shaped by Water,” will be shown on the outdoor screen, followed by a concert with American multi-genre singer-songwriter and musician Caroline Jones.

Free to the public, outdoor seating. Low beach chairs and blankets welcome. Sorry! No dogs!  Please RSVP Here

Visitors to the Ocean Live Park will have access to family games, more international exhibits, and food and beverage service throughout the nine-day event.