Roosevelt Avenue Bridge • Central Falls
Hosted by Central Falls Parks & Recreation & Community Services

Every Friday night, as follows:
June 30
July 28
August 25
September 29 - This final event includes a firework display

FREE 8:00 - 11:00 PM | Free salsa lessons, courtesy of Mambo Pa Ti, from 8:00 - 9:00 PM

Contact: Central Falls Parks & Recreation & Community Services
Phone: (401) 727-7455
E-Mail: cfrecreation@centralfallsri.us

Independence Day of Venezuela Flag Raising
Thursday, July 6, 2017 • 6:00-7:30 PM
Rhode Island State House, Providence

A celebration of the Venezuelan Independence. Flag hoisting at 6:00PM, followed by a reception.

Contact: Varsobia Gallegos
Venezuelan Association of RI
Phone: (401) 545-7249
Email: varsacos@hotmail.com
or emiliaperez@hotmail.com

Organized by Asociación Venezolana de Rhode Island

Colombian Flag Raising
Friday, July 21, 2017
Central Falls City Hall • 6pm
Flag raising ceremony, festive cultural performances and
live music by "Son de Mi Tierra.”

Colombian-American Celebration
The parade and festival will not be held this year.

Contact: The Colombian American Cultural Society of RI
E-Mail: info@colcultura.com
Phone: (401) 663-3924

Independence Day of Ecuador Flag Raising
Thursday, August 10, 2017 • 5:00 PM
Rhode Island State House, Providence

A celebration of the Ecuadorian Independence. Members of the Asociación Ecuatoriana de Rhode Island invite you to the raising of the Ecuadorian flag at the RI State House.

Contact: Carolina Briones
President of Ecuadorian Association
Phone: (401) 339-4219
Organized by Asociación Ecuatoriana de Rhode Island

Dominican Parade of RI
Sunday, August 13, 2017 • 10 am to 12 noon
Starts at the corner of Thurbers & Broad Street • Providence
Contact: (401) 996-0974

Dominican Festival of RI
Sunday, August 13, 2017 • 12-7:30 pm
Roger Williams Park
Temple to Music • Providence

We DO NOT directly organize this festival or parade. Please contact the Dominican Festival organizers if you have questions.

Contact Festival Organizers: (401) 996-0974. Coordinated by Quisqueya en Acción

Saturday, August 12, 2017 • 3-8 pm
Sunday, August 13, 2017 • 2-6 pm
Saturday, procession begins at 2pm from St. Patrick’s Church on Smith Street.
Festival at the Alex & Ani Skating Rink from 3-8pm.

Sunday events take place at Alex and Ani Skating Rink from 2-6pm • Downtown Providence

Contact: Bianca Rodriguez • 401-225-2175

E-Mail: info@ribaa.net or nancyr2002@gmail.com

Coordinated by the RI Bolivian American Association (RIBAA)

DID YOU KNOW? The Festival de la Virgen de Urkipiña in Providence was featured on LatinoUSA on NPR in 2012. Click here to listen »

Puerto Rican Flag Raising
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 • 10 am -6 pm
Rhode Island State House, Providence

Contact: Eladio Hernández
E-Mail: prcfpri@puertoricancfpri.org
Website: www.puertoricanri.com

Annual Festival Guatemala
Sunday, September 3, 2017 • 12-7 pm
India Point Park • Providence
Phone: Tiana Ochoa al (401) 484-0090
Email: centroguatemaltecone@gmail.com

Coordinated by Guatemalan Center of New England

40th Annual RI Heritage Day Festival
Saturday, September 9, 2017 • 12-5 pm
Rain date: Sunday, September 10, 2017.
Rhode Island State House Lawn
Providence 02903

Admission to this family event is FREE

A parade of international flags representing over 30 countries will start off the day.

Dancers and musicians from various countries dressed in native and colorful costumes will perform.

Contact: Mercedes Monteiro
Phone: (401) 222-4133
Email: mercedes.monteiro@preservation.ri.gov