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Cannons over Cranston
READY, AIM, FIRE: During Saturday’s Gaspee Days Parade, the Artillery Company of Newport 1741 fired cannons from the bridge on the Warwick/Cranston line. Representatives of Cranston city … more
PARADE STALWARTS: Ron Barnes, who is retiring after serving 20 years as commanding officers of the Pawtuxet Rangers is flanked by Dean Scanlon and Tracey Miller moments before the parade stepped off. Dean who owns and operates the American Revolution Bistro in Pawtuxet served as Parade Grand Marshal Tracey is president of this year’s parade.
She stepped up to run a parade
Tracey Miller is a veteran when it comes to running parades. Well, sort of. She chaired the Gaspee Days parade in 2018 so she had a good idea of the planning it would take to run this year’s … more
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IN THE LEAD: This year the mace reportedly made from wood from the Gaspee topped with an eagle recovered from a Civil War battlefield, usually carried by a dignitary in front of the parade, was exchanged by Pawtuxet Rangers. Seen here, leading off the exchange is Lt. Col. Phil Rowell who is hopeful of being named colonel next spring in a change in command. (Beacon photos by John Howell and Felictas Stuebing)
Gaspee Days report:
The 2023/2024 Gaspee Days celebration was a great success. We have grown and modified several events and plan to extend those changes. We started with growing the Proclamation ceremony by adding … more
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Cranston Police Color Guard marches through West Warwick
West Warwick’s 63 rd annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade saw a visit from the Cranston Police Department Color Guard on Sunday. The eight officers in their dress black were in lock step … more
Stepping out for Gaspee Days
OFFICIALS AND OFFICIAL CELEBRANT: Former Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicillini, who served as parade grand co-marshals, at left, are joined by Don … more
WHAT HE LOVES: Gaspee Days president Steve Miller accompanied by his wife, Tracey, waves to parade spectators Saturday. (Cranston Herald photo)
Gaspee in his blood
Amidst a fanfare of fife and drums, Gaspee Days Committee President Steve Miller, dressed in colonial garb, waved to parade spectators from the back of a convertible while sitting next to his wife, … more
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Painted for a parade
Never in recent history has Narragansett Parkway looked so good for the Gaspee Days parade that steps off Saturday from the intersection of Spring Green at 10 a.m. The red, white and blue line … more
Ceremonial mace used in Gaspee Parade
Founder of Operation Stand Down RI, veteran is Mace Bearer in Gaspee Parade
Anthony (Tony) DeQuattro will serve as the Gaspee Days 2023 Parade Mace Bearer. Tony DeQuattro, a native of Johnston, the founder and President of Operation Stand Down Rhode Island will carry the … more
Congressman James Langevin
Langevin, Cicilline named Grand Marshals of Gaspee Days Parade
In recognition of their accomplishments, The Gaspee Days Committee has named former Congressman James Langevin and Congressman David Cicilline grand marshals of this year’s Gaspee Days … more
Rolling out the green
The Friends Sons of St. Patrick’s of Pawtuxet hosted the 63rd annual St. Patrick’s Day parade Sunday, stepping off as it has for decades at the Coventry/West Warwick line. And in keeping … more
SERVICE honored: Mayor Ken Hopkins hands the ceremonial wreath to Grand Marshal Don Mellor.
Flag flies because of American soldiers
Families lined Rolfe Street and Park Avenue Friday for the city’s Veterans Day Parade. The parade returned to the city last year after a 20 year hiatus and drew a large group for the … more
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Cranston’s Veterans Day Parade returns Nov. 11
One-hundred-and-one-year-old Don Mellor is proud to have served his country during World War II. A lifelong Cranston resident who grew up on Essex Street, Mellor will serve as the grand marshal in … more
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EMERALD CITY SPIRIT IN THE AIR: Cranston East students travel excitedly toward Cranston Stadium at Cranston High School East’s Homecoming Parade on Sept. 23.
Raising that Thunderbolt spirit
Cranston East held its homecoming parade this past Friday. Step off began at 5:55 p.m. at the school and the parade traveled down Park Avenue to Cranston Stadium. (Photos by Stephanie Bernaba) more
Time to smile The Gaspee Days parade commemorating the 250th anniversary of the burning of the HMS Gaspee proceeded at a leisurely pace Saturday, but that didn’t frustrate spectators who took the occasional pause to speak with the marchers, even hand them cookies. And, indeed, the marchers shared in the festive mood as demonstrated by the Cranston Police Color Guard.
No rush to close out Gaspee Days
It’s a good thing Al Nazareth has a flare for boats. He’s been around them most of his life, but Sunday surely had to be the first time he was called upon to set one afire. He took the … more
LOCKED IN SEATING: In anticipation of Saturday’s Gaspee Days parade, chairs started appearing along Narragansett Parkway Tuesday. Topping it off, these chairs were secured with a lock. (Cranston Herald photo)
250th Gaspee observance closes with parade, burning
By ALEX MALM  Two years ago, Gaspee Days events were canceled because of the pandemic. Now, the Gaspee Days Committee is prepared for one of the crowning events of the 250th anniversary of … more
IN THE LEAD: Pictured are local students holding a banner ahead of Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins. This year’s Veterans Day parade was the first Cranston has held in many years.
In honor of those who served
In honor of those who served After a lengthy absence, Cranston last week brought back its annual Veterans Day parade. The route, running a little more than a mile, began at the intersection of Park and Doric avenues and concluded at the war memorial near more
READY FOR A PARADE: The city’s first Veterans Day Parade in several years will proceed from the corner of Park and Doric avenues to the war memorial at the intersection of Rolfe Square, Park Avenue and Pontiac Avenue. A banner advertising the parade is seen behind the cannon at the memorial.
City seeks to revive tradition with Veterans Day Parade
By DANIEL KITTREDGE After a number of years, a Veterans Day tradition is being revived in Cranston. The city will host a Veterans Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 11, with a 1.2-mile route leading from the intersection of Park and Doric avenues to the war more
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WAY TO GO, COLE: Cole got to ride in style to and from his last cancer treatment on Thursday. From left, David Neri with sons Lorenzo and Luciano, Cole Robinson with his parents Dawn and Sean, and Rebekah Neri.
Cancer-free Cole celebrates with special Enzo’s Escort parade
By ARDEN BASTIA It's not everyday a limo gives you a lift home from the hospital, but Cole Robinson rode home in style Thursday. Cole was escorted to Hasbro Children's Hospital Thursday for his very last treatment, after battling acute lymphoblastic more
PROPERLY DISTANCED FOR A PARADE?Who could have imagined six months ago that not only there would be a Gaspee Days parade that so many spectators could gather without masks to celebrate the event. This was the turnout at the start of the parade at Spring Green and Narragansett Parkway.
Gaspee unmasked
PARTY IN THE STREETS: Munroe Dairy’s entry in the Gaspee Days Parade included some musical accompaniment.
It couldn't rain on our parade
By ERIN O'BRIEN What is it about the first perceptible drum beats signaling the beginning of a parade that set my heart aflutter? Add the hopeful sound of the flute piercing the air - and the bagpipes, with their mournful and beautiful sound - and I'm more
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