NEWPORT, R.I. – It won’t be hard to guess what tops this weekend’s list of Best Bets. But, it’s not all about the Irish. Hit the jump to find out!
IT’S A GREAT DAY FOR THE IRISH
The 54th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, March 13th, kicking off at 11am. Parade begins at City Hall and ends at St. Augustine Church.
FAMILY FUN, IRISH STYLE
Music, clowns, food and refreshments will be enjoyed at the Hut, behind Newport Public Library, following the parade at 1 p.m. Free and open to the public, this non-alcoholic event welcomes all to participate. Also, the Beach Bounce at Easton’s Beach will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For details, visit www.cityofnewport.com/departments/economic-development/beach/pdf/bounce.pdf
C’EST SI BON!
The Tournées Festival, featuring a line up of French films, kicks off Sunday, March 14th at the Jane Pickens Theater with the screening of L’heure d’été (Summer Hours)starring Juliette Binoche. Free and open to the public. Call (401) 341-2327 or visit www.salve.edu/frenchfilm
SHE’S LIKE THE WIND
Check out a screening of the 1992 film, Wind. Raising funds for Way Port RI, the organization behind efforts to bring events like the America’s Cup back to Newport, the movie was inspired by events surrounding the first time the American sailing team lost the America’s Cup with scenes shot here in Newport. For more information, visit www.janepickens.com/ca_det.php?id=458
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