Rhode Island Has Come Alive This Weekend
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Not one person was in their home on Saturday — or that is what it felt like.
Rhode Island was out and about at events across the state to kick off the first full day of the weekend.
The crowds speak to the efforts to enjoy the fall and get outdoors during the waning Delta variant.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTIn Providence, there were numerous events — the Ocean State Oyster Festival on South Water Street, the Columbus Day celebration on Federal Hill, the Makers + Merchants Street Fair on Wickenden Street, and the RISD Craft Sale on Benefit Street.
And, Brown University hosted Colgate in football.
That was just Providence.
Scituate was overwhelmed by the crowd, parking, and traffic for the art festival.
Traffic was backed up in all directions.
Newport had a slew of competing events — farmers markets to foodie events.
URI football played at home in Kingston.
The events continue on Sunday with The Flea on South Water Street and more Columbus Day on Atwells Avenue.
