Gaspee Days Looking To Raise $35K, Warwick Mayor Says

WARWICK, RI — Mayor Frank Picozzi is drumming up support to make sure the Gaspee Days Parade goes on as scheduled on June 12th.

If the committee doesn’t raise about $35,000, the parade could be in jeopardy, Picozzi said. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, raising money for the event has been difficult. A GoFundMe account has been set up, and so far close to $11,000 has been raised, but it’s still not enough.

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“I know just about everyone is struggling financially during the pandemic, but even one dollar could help keep the spirit of the parade alive," said Picozzi. Many assume people march in the parade for free, that’s not the case. It takes a lot of money to put this on every year and the Gaspee Days Committee needs our help."

To donate, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/i-l... or send donations to Gaspee Days Committee P.O. Box 1772, Warwick RI, 02888.

The Gaspee Days Parade takes place every June in Pawtuxet Village. Various vents commemorate the burning of the reviled British revenue schooner HMS Gaspee by Rhode Island patriots in 1772. The conflict is recognized as drawing the first bloodshed of the American Revolution.