SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4th Salute to Veterans WaterFire

At 4:30 p.m. the night will kick off with a speaking program on the basin stage in Waterplace Park with remarks given by Kasim Yarn, Director, Rhode Island Office of Veterans Affairs, Governor Daniel J. McKee, and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley. The keynote address will be given by Rear Admiral, US Navy Peter A. Garvin, US Naval War College President.

The speaking program will also feature a performance by the Army 88th and Navy Band. Once the speaking program concludes, around 5:40 p.m., the Rhode Island Professional Fire Fighters Pipes and Drums group will perform as 100 veterans and active-duty service members process into the basin with lit torches and surround Waterplace Park with a Ring of Fire.

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