RHODY TRADITIONS
Need something to look forward to ? These annual can ’ t-miss events have become fixtures on locals ’ calendars for good reason .
JANUARY Can ’ t wait till Oktoberfest ? You ’ re in luck : The Rhode Island Brew Fest starts the year off right with a celebration of American craft brewers and beer . Join in for your pick of samples from more than 200 styles of beer made by more than fifty different breweries . Even better , the price of admission also includes access to live musical performances , various local food vendors and a take-home custom beer glass . Cheers ! Providence , ribrewfest . com
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FEBRUARY The Newport Winter Festival is an annual series of events that draws droves to the City by the Sea in midwinter . Favorite family-friendly activities include a sandcastle building contest , an ice sculpture demonstration , beach polo , story time and more . Meanwhile , adults can enjoy chili and chicken wing cookoffs , a comedy showcase , an ice bar and other great attractions . Newport , newport winterfestival . com
MARCH The City by the Sea ( and Rhode Island in general , really ) boasts a large and proud Irish population , so naturally the Newport St . Patrick ’ s Day Parade is amongst the best . Attendees can expect pipe and marching bands , fife and drum corps , reenactment units and a whole host of local organizations as well as drink specials and entertainment offerings from surrounding Irish pubs . Newport , newportirish . com / parade
APRIL Get ready to step into spring with Blithewold ’ s Daffodil Days . For the month of April , the seaside mansion welcomes visitors to explore its thirtythree-acre estate while it blooms with more than 50,000 daffodils . During the first week ( which usually coincides with school vacation ), Blithewold also sets up many fun-for-the-whole-family activities that celebrate the beautiful yellow florals . Bristol , blithewold . org
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