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Rhode Island's 44th Annual Heritage Day Festival

17sep12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.Rhode Island's 44th Annual Heritage Day Festivalpresented by the RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission

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Join in a lively celebration of our state’s rich cultural heritage! WaterFire Arts Center will be filled with culture, music, and dancing from around the world.

This unique festival bridges Rhode Islanders’ cultures and expressions of creative talent. Rhode Island heritage groups will present cultural exhibits, visual art, and craft demonstrations from all over the world. There will be food trucks offering an array of traditional foods and drinks. The children’s area will have free face painting, arts, and crafts.

The day begins with a parade of international flags from over 30 countries. Throughout the day dancers and musicians from various heritages will perform. This year’s festival will also include a multicultural fashion show featuring traditional and ceremonial clothing. 

Celebrate others and where they came from through traditional music and food from around the world!

***Admission to this family event is FREE.

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Event Times

September 17, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.(GMT-05:00)

Organizer

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission

(RIHPHC) is the state agency for historic preservation and heritage programs. The Commission identifies and protects historic and prehistoric sites, buildings, and districts by nominating significant properties to the National Register of Historic Places and the State Register; administering grants, loans, and tax credits for rehabilitation of historic buildings; reviewing federal and state projects that affect cultural resources; and regulating archaeological exploration on state land and under state territorial waters. The Commission also develops and carries out programs to document, support, and celebrate the ethnic and cultural heritage of Rhode Island's people.

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