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Newport's 375th Anniversary Calendar
Calendar of events for Newport's 375th Anniversary
Find out more information in our special 375th Anniversary Section
October 2013
- Newport's 375th Anniversary logo was unveiled by Mayor Harry Winthrop on Wednesday, Oct. 23. It was designed by David Narcizo, owner of the local company Lakuna Design.
- The official website of the event, www.newport375.com, built by Peter Martin, went live. It will house the calendar of events, photos of Newport and recognize sponsors.
- Free daffodils were distributed to Newport businesses and residents to help beautify the city for the anniversary.
31 - Banner Handoff from the Town of Portsmouth
January 2014
1 - Polar Bear Plunge at Easton's Beach
May 2014
16 - Official Opening Ceremony @ 6pm at the Colony House
17 - Scavenger Hunt at the Great Friends Meeting House an Downtown Newport Park at the Gateway Center
June 2014
21 - 375th Anniversary Parade @ 11am - from One Mile Corner to Great Friends Meeting House
21 - Community Photograph @ 2pm at the Great Friends Meeting House
21 - Community Cookout @2:15 pm at the Great Friends Meeting House
July 2014
4 - Pre-Fireworks concerts at King Park, Perrotti Park and Storer Park
August 2014
24 - Public Clambake @ 4pm at Easton's Beach
September 2014
19 - Newport Inside Out - A Culinary Celebration at Equality Park, Broadway to Washington Square
December 2014
375th Anniversary Gala
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