Raimondo to Celebrate Governor’s Bay Day

PROVIDENCE – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced the schedule of activities for the 28th Annual Governor’s Bay Day celebration on Sunday, July 24. The day includes free parking at all Rhode Island state beaches, as well as fishing in Rhode Island’s saltwaters without a fishing license. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will also waive the roundtrip fare on all service to South County Beaches on Route 66 (URI/Galilee). Access to the beach will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

Free activities will be offered at Roger W. Wheeler State Beach, including a sand sculpture contest, arts and crafts, music, and environmental education. Activities will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Governor and her family will join the festivities from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

At Scarborough State Beach, 92 PRO FM will hold its Annual Beach Dig from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. To register, visit www.92profm.com.

Parking is free at the following beaches on Governor’s Bay Day:
Charlestown Breachway, Charlestown
East Beach, Charlestown
East Matunuck State Beach, South Kingstown
Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly
Roger W. Wheeler State Beach, Narragansett
Salty Brine State Beach, Narragansett
Scarborough State Beaches (North and South), Narragansett
Governor’s Bay Day partners include the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Rhode Island Department of Health, Coast 93.3, B101, and 92 PRO FM.

The Governor’s team will share information on this event using the hashtag #GovBayDay on social media.

WHO:
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit

WHAT:
Governor’s Bay Day Celebration

WHEN:
Sunday, July 24, 2016 – 11:30 a.m.

WHERE:
Roger W. Wheeler State Beach
100 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett, RI