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Gaspee Days
2012 Calendar
of Events		 In June of 1772 brave colonists from Rhode Island burned the British revenue schooner, HMS Gaspee, during what has become recognized as the first bloodshed of theAmerican Revolution.
For the past 47 years the village of  Pawtuxet, RI has commemorated this act with our annual Gaspee Days Celebration. Please join us as we celebrate America's
'First Blow for Freedom.'  TM
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2012 Gaspee Days Events in Next Order
Gaspee Days Pawtuxet Village Proclamation Get Map
Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 12 pm
At the Pawtuxet Park Gazebo, Warwick, RI
  • Come shmooze with our local dignitaries for some festive "where as"-es and "therefore"-s
  • Immediately followed by the Walking Tour of Historic Pawtuxet Village
Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 1 pm to 4 pm
 At the Pawtuxet Park Gazebo, Warwick, RI
Our local schoolchildren dress up in Colonial style to give tours of the historic homes and sites within Pawtuxet Village. Presented by the Wyman School PTA
Memorial Day Weekend Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival:
May 26th, 27th, 28th, 2012
Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts FestivalGet Map
Memorial Day Weekend: May 26, 27, & 28, 2012 
Starting each day at 10 am to 5 pm
Narragansett Parkway, Pawtuxet Village, Warwick
The annual Arts and Crafts Festival attracts approximately 50,000 people a day for three days browsing and purchasing the wares of the 100-150 craft exhibitors along Narragansett Parkway in Warwick. All while this is going on, there is a professional food court, free family music and entertainment located in Pawtuxet Park. The proceeds of the annual Arts and Crafts Festival benefit the running of the Gaspee Days Parade.
Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival Block Party Get Map
Saturday May 26th, 2012 from 6 to 11 pm
Aspray Boat House & Patio, Pawtuxet Park, Warwick, RI
Entry fee $5
You must show proof of being 21 years of age to enter,
and police WILL be in attendance
  • Come on in and enjoy the beer, music, and neighborhood camaraderie alongside
    Pawtuxet Cove, in this fundraiser for the Gaspee Days Committee.
  • Music by DJ
  • No coolers please
2012 Gaspee Days Weekend June 8-9-10, 2012
Gaspee Days Colonial Encampment Get Map
Friday Night, June 8th
All Day, Saturday, June 9th
Sunday Morning, June 10th, 2012
Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway, Warwick
  • Our Encampment gives visitors a feel for colonial military life.
  • Dozens of Militia camp out for the weekend in authentic Revolutionary style.
  • Hosted by the Pawtuxet Rangers, RIM.
Gaspee Days Fireworks Extravaganza
Get MapFriday, June 8th, 2012 at dusk ( 9 pm-ish )
Salter's Grove Park, Narragansett Parkway, Warwick
Courtesy of the City of Warwick Department of
  • A re-creation, of sorts, of the fireworks that went off when the ship's powder magazine blew up
    after we burned the Gaspee in 1772.
Gaspee Days Ecumenical Service Get Map
Saturday, June 9th, 2012 at 8:00 am
Trinity Episcopal Church, 139 Ocean Avenue, Cranston
  • Non-denominational service with music by the West Bay Chorus
  • "An outstanding tribute to the faith of America"
Allan & Edna Brown 5K Gaspee Days Road Race Get Map
Saturday, June 9th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Broad Street, Cranston to Narragansett Parkway, Warwick and return.
47th Annual Gaspee Days Parade Get Map
Saturday, June 9th, 2012 at 10:00 am
Along Narragansett Parkway, Warwick into Broad Street, Cranston
  • Colonial fife & drum corps, Civil War era units, modern day drum & bugle corps, & much more!
  • The Mummers are the grand finale unit.
  • Forecast for our 2012 Parade is: sunny and clear!

  • More Details About the Gaspee Days Parade
Gaspee Days Sunday in the Park Get Map
Sunday, June 10th, 2012 12:30 to 4 pm
Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway, Warwick
  • Music by Shady Grove  12:30 to 3:30 pm
  • Bring your own pic-a-nic basket--(no public food service)
  • Colonial life and cooking demos
  • See Royal Navy press crews in action
To Be Drawn at SUNDAY in the PARK, June 10th, 2012
The Gaspee Days Committee gratefully acknowledges the support of the community businesses who have generously supported our activities. Please patronize them!
$1.00 Each................... 6 for $5.00
  • To Purchase Tickets, See any Gaspee Days Committee Member at any Gaspee Days Event!
  • All winners names posted on this website by July 1st

  • See 2011 Raffle Prize List
Military Maneuvers & Uniform Fashion Show Get Map
Sunday, June 10th, 2012 at 3 pm
Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway, Warwick
  • Those pesky Redcoats and the Patriots
  • Preceded by the Revolutionary War era uniform fashion show wherein our Colonial Combatants strut their stuff on the boardwalk.
The Burning of the Gaspee Get Map
Sunday, June 10th, 2012 at 4 pm
Pawtuxet Park Cove, Narragansett Parkway, Warwick
  • Ending the Gaspee Days Festivities, the symbolic burning of the ship that sparked the American Revolution.
Upcoming Gaspee Days Events:
Gaspee Days Blues Festival Get Map
Saturday, July 21st, 2012
Pawtuxet Park, Warwick, RI
  • Special guest:  The Fat City Band
  • Gates open at 5 pm.
  • Stay tuned for more information
Other Gaspee Days Info:
Directions:
  • From the South: I-95 Northbound take Exit 14--Route 37 (Warwick) to Post Road-North.
    Follow Post Road (Route 1A) 3 miles to Pawtuxet Village.

  • From the North: I-95 Southbound take Exit 16--Route 12 to Park Avenue-East.
    Follow 1.2 miles straight through to Broad St. and take a right to Pawtuxet Village.
  • From the West: 1-295 take Route 37 East (Warwick) to Post Road-North.
    Follow Post Road (Route 1A) 3 miles to Pawtuxet Village.

  • Getting Here Map

  • Overview Map of Gaspee Days Events

  • Detailed Maps of Gaspee Days Events
Parking:
  • Warwick: Pilgrim Senior Center, Pilgrim High School, and Wyman Elementary School, and side streets

  • Cranston: William Hall Library, and side streets

  • Handicapped Parking for Arts & Crafts Festival (only) is at Narragansett Parkway & Canonchet Avenue
Lodging:
If you require overnight accommodations, please visit:
The Aspray Boat House
The Aspray Boat House serves as a community focal point for Pawtuxet Village, and is available for several area non-profit agencies, including the Gaspee Days Committee, Pawtuxet Village Association, etc., as well as serving as a Warwick Ward 1 polling station, and meeting and resource area for other neighborhood groups. To offset operating costs it is also available for rental by the public on a time-available basis.
Gaspee Logo Sales Items
Check out our new stock of deriguer fashions and assorted paraphernalia all embroidered with the Gaspee seal. All profits, of course, go to the Gaspee Days Committee to support our Parade! Some items may be limited in supply or sold out.
Why we do all of this... The Story of the
Burning of the Gaspee
For More Information About Any Gaspee Days Event... Join Us!
    Please call: (401) 781-1772 or
  • For more information about the history of the Gaspee Affair, please visit our sister website at:
                 gaspee.ORG
  • Experience the essence of Colonial Rhode Island by visiting Pawtuxet Village at: Pawtuxet.com
Gaspee Days CommitteeGaspee Days CommitteePresented by the
Gaspee Days Committee
Carol Deming, President
P.O. Box 1772, Pilgrim Station
Warwick, Rhode Island 02888-8883
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Completed or Inactive Events Parked Below:
Gaspee Days Neighborhood Blues Festival
Saturday, September 10th, 2011 at 12 to 5 pm Get Map
Rain date: Sunday
Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway, Warwick
$10 admission for those over 12,
Children 12 and under admitted free
if accompanied by paid adult
  • A new neighborhood celebration
  • Musical guest from Boston--The Fat City Band
  • Food, beer, & wine available
  • Police WILL be in attendance
  • No coolers allowed
  • Fundraiser for the 2012 Gaspee Days Parade
Gaspee Days Committee Installation of Officers
Friday, September 16th, 2011, 6 to 8 pm
Warwick Museum of Art
3259 Post Road, Warwick, RI
Tickets $20 pp  More Info
Taste of Lemongrass Fundraiser
Monday, TBA at 6 pm
Lemongrass
1138 Post Road, Warwick, RI
  • 15 courses of Asian delicacies and entrees
  • Better bring a bigger belt!
  • Tickets will be available through: TBA
Gaspee Days-by-the-Bay
TBA @ 2 to 5 pm
TBA on the Bay, Cranston, RI
Tickets $TBA pp available through TBA
  • Come pig out in style with the Krewe de Gaspee, and yet more neighborhood camaraderie overlooking Narragansett Bay, in a fundraiser for the Gaspee Days Committee
  • Fabulous food--Fabulous drink--Fabulous festivities--Fabulous friends
Gaspee Days Committee Holiday Party & New Member Open House
Thursday, December 1st, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Aspray Boat HouseGet Map
(adjoining Pawtuxet Park)
2 East View Avenue
Warwick, RI
  • Come join in the merriment and goodwill as members of the Gaspee Days Committee host their annual holiday party and recruitment drive for new members.
  • Come meet the people of this well-known community group, the inner workings of the Gaspee Days Parade, and their home at the Aspray Boat House.
  • Pot luck food and drink will be available.
Gaspee Goes to L'Attitude
Sunday, April 1st, 2012, 2 to 5 pm
L'Attitude Modern Eatery, 2188 Broad Street, Cranston, RI 02905Get Map
  • Tickets $20 per person available through:
          Patti Carter at 401-996-0786 or Maureen McGovern  at 401-263-2028
  • Come out to check out the new back room addition to L'Attitude
  • Potential new members particularly encouraged to attend!
  • Hors D'oeuvres, cheese & crackers.
  • Wines and beer $4 per glass discount with admission, full cash bar available
Gaspee Days Tag & Bake Sale
TBA, at 8 am to 1 pm Get Map
Aspray Boat House, Pawtuxet Village, RI
  • An assortment of scrumptiously-stale left-overs from area attics combined with delicious freshly-baked goods from our ovens.
  • Furniture, household goods, books and electronics in good condition (no clothes).
  • Good quality donations accepted the preceding Saturday 4 pm to 7 pm
  • All proceeds go to support the many community programs of the Gaspee Days Committee
Gaspee Days Essay Contest
Deadline: May 3rd, 2012
  • Our local students vie for fame, honor, and cash!

  • More Info
Gaspee Days State Proclamation Ceremony
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 3:15 PM
Rhode Island State House, Providence, RI
  • Our, Ahem,.....OFFICIAL recognition.
  • We'll indict Major John Currier, RIM for his crimes against King George III