Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Rhode Island.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around South County.
Publish a photo of pops on the Portsmouth Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.
Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or store, here’s a look at what’s open and closed in Rhode Island this Memorial Day.
There’s a specific way to fly the American flag on Memorial Day in Rhode Island.
Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Portsmouth Patch.
Portsmouth Patch is celebrating Mother's Day 2021 by sharing mother-daughter or mother-son photos and messages of love.
Like so much else during the coronavirus pandemic, Ash Wednesday celebrations will look different this year.
Presidents' Day is Feb. 15, which means some businesses and other services will be closed.
All state-run coronavirus test sites will close for the holiday.
Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Rhode Island on New Year’s Day.
Most businesses close their doors for the holiday.
Many U.S. kids could go without gifts this Christmas. The Operation Santa program wants your help keeping Santa’s magic alive.
Despite the pandemic, it may still be possible to safely find your perfect Christmas tree this year within driving distance of Portsmouth.
Originally called "Armistice Day," the holiday was created to honor those who served in World War I.
For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near you and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.
If you visited a pumpkin patch, you have some carving and cooking to do. Here's our favorite seed recipe and how to preserve your pumpkin.
Here's what's open and closed in Rhode Island over the holiday weekend.
Send us your best photos of painted, carved and pumpkin decorations to be shared with readers.
Get out and pick out that pumpkin this fall season and enjoy the many fall attractions
Rhode Island is the only state to celebrate Victory Day each August.
Many industries are taking the holiday the day before the holiday, since it falls on a Saturday.
The town is looking for day camp counselors, lifeguards and beach attendants.
Post offices, banks, and schools will close to honor George Washington and Abe Lincoln.
Some services will be closed for the federal holiday commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.
Police departments across the state are stepping up patrols to cut down on impaired driving.
The event will be held on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Beaches in Portsmouth, Middletown and Westerly are back open, per the Rhode Island Department of Health.
Extreme heat can be very dangerous, especially for young children and the elderly. Here are some places where you can cool off.
All three beaches closed by the Rhode Island Department of Health for high bacteria levels have been reopened.
Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth and Third Beach in Middletown have been closed to swimming.
Spring Lake Beach in Burrillville was reopened to the public on Saturday, while Fort Adams and Sandy Point remain closed.
The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended closing beaches in Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth due to high bacteria counts.
Three tests dates are scheduled throughout the summer. The test is required for anyone born after 1986 to operate a boat or jetski.
Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.