To Do in RI: TODAY – Track 15 Hosts Launch of New USPS “Happy Birthday” Stamp

Celebrate the First-Day-of-Issue with music, art, and hands-on activities in Providence

Today, Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Track 15 at Union Station in downtown Providence will host a special public celebration marking the official First-Day-of-Issue of the new “Happy Birthday” Forever stamp.

Representatives from the United States Postal Service and the Greeting Card Association will be on hand, joined by local and regional artists and card makers.

Track 15, the downtown food hall, is partnering with the Greeting Card Association for the Perfect Pairing Pop-Up Party, a nationwide initiative highlighting the connection between handwritten cards and postage stamps. The project encourages card publishers and artists to showcase creative pairings of cards and stamps across social media.

The event kicks off with the unveiling of the new “Happy Birthday” stamp, followed by a community “Happy Birthday to You” singalong.

🎉 Activities include:

• A Create-Your-Own Pairing Station
• Live music from the Unlikely Strummers ukulele band
• A hands-on activity table hosted by the Greeting Card Association
• Letterpress demonstrations by Providence-based artist and RISD faculty member Dan Woods, including printing of Thinking of You Week posters

A pop-up market featuring more than a dozen local and regional card makers will also be part of the event, offering a chance for visitors to connect with artists, collectors, and stationery enthusiasts.

About the Greeting Card Association:

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has served as the leading voice for the greeting card industry since 1941, representing over 230 publishers and suppliers of all sizes. The GCA is dedicated to preserving the tradition of card-sending because of the bond it creates between people. By offering business development opportunities and keeping members updated on market trends, the association helps companies thrive. Beyond business growth, the GCA actively protects the industry by advocating before government agencies and acting as a spokesperson for both its members and the public. For more information, visit www.greetingcard.org.

About Track 15:

Track 15, located at 1 Union Station in Providence, RI, is a vibrant, 18,000 square-foot food hall located in the historic Union Station in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Built in 1898, the original Union Station consisted of 14 intercity rail lines and operated until 1986, when the smaller Amtrak station was built. The food hall’s name Track 15 is a nod to Union Station’s earliest days as the hub of southeastern New England’s transportation network, supporting the machinery, textile, and jewelry industries that fueled the growth and future of Providence.

Track 15 is available on DoorDash.  From an elevated desk lunch or office celebration to dinner at home, foodies can now enjoy the food hall’s unique variety of culinary offerings anywhere. To order, visit www.doordash.com and search for Track 15 or a specific restaurant. Customers will complete their transactions through each vendor’s ordering page.

A haven for foodies, Track 15 is home to seven Rhode Island-based restaurateurs each offering a unique and delicious concept. Guests can try modern Indian from Little Chaska, Middle Eastern cuisine from Tolia, seafood from Dune Brothers, Mexican from Dolores, burgers from There, There, Italian from Giusto PVD, and pizza from Grumpy Pies, all while enjoying a large central bar, indoor and outdoor seating for approximately 600 patrons, an entertainment venue, and a 10,000 square foot plaza for outdoor seating and special events.  Track 15 is open Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.track15RI.com.

Admission is free, and all ages are welcome — a rare chance to be part of a national stamp launch right here in Providence.