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Weekly Recap
PAWTUCKET –
Pawtucket’s Independence Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 5th in partnership with Centreville Bank Stadium and Rhode Island FC. The evening will feature music, family-friendly activities starting at 6:30 PM, a variety of local food trucks, and a fireworks display at 9:30 PM. Festival Pier and the Division Street Bridge will serve as popular viewing spots, with the bridge closing to traffic at 7:30 PM.
This week:
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The Rhode Island Cape Verdean Heritage Committee hosted a memorable 50 Years of Independence Gala at Clube Juventude Lusitania. The event was a vibrant celebration of Cape Verdean culture, history, and community pride. Attendees from multiple generations came together to reflect on the rich heritage and resilience of the Cape Verdean people—both in Pawtucket and across the globe.
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“La Pequeña SanSe,” hosted by the Puerto Rican Institute for Arts and Advocacy (PRIAA), brought the vibrant spirit of Puerto Rico’s famous San Sebastián Street Festival to the heart of Pawtucket. The event was filled with music, color, and cultural pride, celebrating Puerto Rican heritage through art, dance, and community.
- This week’s Community Spotlight shines on the award recipients honored at the Rhode Island Cape Verden Heritage 50 Years of Independence Gala. The honorees embodied the strength, spirit, and legacy of the Cape Verdean community, celebrating their lasting impact in Pawtucket and beyond.
Events:
- Mayor’s Movie Night: Inside Out 2, Movie Start at 8:00 PM. at Nathanael Greene School 285 Smithfield Ave, Pawtucket RI, 02860
- Boost Spanish Speaking Skills: First Monday of every month, starting Monday, July 7th at 6:30 PM! At Woolley Conference Room, 13 Summer St, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Important Notice:
- Trash Delay: No collection July 4th, plan accordingly.
- Electronics Recycling Drop-Off Event: July 12th 8:00 – 10:30 AM. At City Hall Parking Lot, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Flyers
- 27th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest
- Pawtucket Farmers Market is continuing at the Jungle this Spring and Summer
- Pawtucket Backpackers – Fill a backpack ~ Feed a child
Enjoy the week!
City of Pawtucket