(7.2) The Fourth of July fireworks celebration takes place Sunday, July 2nd, at India Point Park. The holiday falls in the middle of the week this year, so treat yourself to a really long weekend. A musical performance is scheduled to start at 6pm with musician, vocalist, and steel pannist Becky Bass. Hailing from the […]
(7.5) No fireworks in Providence this year, but there are two nearby events that aren’t too much of a schlep. [Both moved to Monday, July 5]. East Providence, Pierce Field. Free concert and fireworks. Gates open at 6pm, followed by fireworks at 9:30pm. No coolers, no pets. I attended Fourth of July festivities here a
(12.31) [Unclear when the fireworks actually start. The Mayor states that the “spectacular” begins at 7pm. The Skyline website just says “ball drop and fireworks show,” so that sounds like midnight.] Ring in the new year with fireworks at the annual One Providence New Years Eve celebration, a free outdoor spectacular in Waterplace Park beginning
(7.4) The city’s annual Independence Day Celebration will be held at India Point Park this Thursday. The event will feature family fun, live entertainment, and a fireworks display. Live music from The American Band. The American Band is a symphonic concert band comprised of over 50 adult musicians from Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut and
Fourth Of July, India Point Park — Tuesday night, Celebrate Independence Day 2017 with the City of Providence. Details on times, food trucks, directions, parking etc. at the website. Performances start with 11-year-old Soraiya followed by the Navy Band Northeast. Boats are permitted in the bay but safety regulations will be strictly enforced, including requiring
(7.4) Head over to India Point Park this Monday for the city’s Fourth of July fireworks (rain date Tuesday the 5th). The celebrating starts with a bike parade from City Hall. According to the ProJo, Children and adults are encouraged to join Mayor Jorge O. Elorza’s first annual Independence Day Bike Parade. It starts at
The Mayor’s Office has announced the details of the Fourth of July celebration to be held at India Point Park (starting with a bike group meeting at City Hall at 6pm to ride to the park, should you be so inclined). 7:30pm — Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra performs its Summer Pops Concert led by Conductor
The Mayor has announced that the India Point Park concert and fireworks display will be held on Saturday, July 5th. The weather should be real nice by then. The R.I. Philharmonic Pops Orchestra kicks off its summer concert series with works by Grieg, Wagner, Beethoven and, after a brief intermission, the required, traditional favorites by
From the Department of Art, Culture and Tourism — celebrate Independence Day at India Point Park. The evening kicks off at India Point Park at 7:30pm with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Pops, conducted by the renowned Francisco Noya. Be sure not to give up your spot in the park before 9:00pm to catch one of
First we should thank BankRI for sponsoring Monday’s Independence Day festivities at India Point Park. The evening starts with a concert by the Rhode Island Philharmonic, and last year that was great. However, I see the programmers will be repeating a much less welcome aspect of last year’s show. The music performance will be followed
Friday and Saturday — McCoy Stadium, fireworks start 30 minutes after the end of the game (Friday’s game is SRO) Saturday — Pierce Field, East Providence, assorted musical acts open, then fireworks start at 9-ish, no coolers, no pets Sunday — India Point Park, Rhode Island Philharmonic performs light classics, patriotic favorites etc., fireworks display
“Good men must not obey the laws too well.” I know Emerson meant fireworks when he said that. But now — thanks to a new law, hastily crafted at the last minute by a sleep-deprived general assembly — Ralph Waldo and everyone else can buy fireworks in Rhode Island. (It’s only fair, they took away