This is a citywide, multi-ethnic, heritage event. A heartfelt unification, totally free to the public, designed to generate the resurgence of Woonsocket, the grand hub of the Blackstone Valley, and to celebrate its people, history, heritage, culture, and promise. A Woonsocket homecoming, sponsored by the Woonsocket Pothier Foundation and the Heritage Harbor Foundation.

They will have city-wide bus service along with 10 ethnic food tents, children’s entertainment, 5 stages with a variety of cultural music, a performing arts stage, and a multitude of booths geared toward, history, heritage, city pride, educating children and family life, economic opportunities, and other information available for personal family assistance if need be.

This city’s great diversity, history, heritage, faith, and culture – unequaled for any city of our size – will be showcased, along with 10 notable Woonsocket historical figures, live and in period correct attire and many spontaneous off stage, on street surprises. In every imaginable aspect this event will show the best of Woonsocket at every level.

More details are available by contacting Albert R. Beauparlant, Executive Director of the Woonsocket Pothier Society, at 401-356-0430