PROVIDENCE – The 29th Governor’s Bay Day celebration will take place Sunday, July 30, 2017, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced at Roger Wheeler State Beach Wednesday.
The annual celebration will entail free parking at all state beaches, free saltwater fishing in RI saltwaters without a license and waived roundtrip fares on all RIPTA buses on service to South County beaches on Route 66.
“Governor’s Bay Day is one of my favorite Rhode Island traditions, rooted in the principle of stewardship that compels us to protect our incredible natural resources,” Raimondo said. “We’re lucky to live near some of the country’s most beautiful beaches – after all, there’s a reason Rhode Island is the Ocean State.”
“Narragansett Bay is the lifeblood of Rhode Island…it provides for our enjoyment and supports our livelihoods and family traditions,” said Janet Coit, director of the R.I. Department of Environmental Management. “It’s part of us. Decades of effort have gone into its clean up and we must remain vigilant in our work to protect this precious resource.”
Parking will be free on any Rhode Island state beach which includes Charleston Beachway and East Beach in Charlestown, East Matunuck State Beach in South Kingstown, Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly and Roger W. Wheeler State Beach, Salty Brine State Beach and Scarborough State Beaches in Narragansett.
Kyle Borowski is a PBN contributing writer.
