Rhode Island’s Dominican festival, the largest of its kind in New England, returns next month, bringing music, dancing and a Major League Baseball superstar to Providence.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Where and when?
The celebration takes place on Aug. 7. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. at Thurbers Avenue and Broad Street, making its way toward the entrance of Roger Williams Park. Live music and other festivities run from noon to 8 p.m. at the park’s Temple to Music.
Performers and grand marshals
Retired Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez is among the list of this year’s grand marshals, which also includes Miss Rhode Island USA winner Elaine Collado, Public Safety Commissioner Steven Paré, Providence Sports & Leadership Director Kennedy Arias, and entrepreneurs Mercedes Mendez and Huascar Montilla.
