Rhode Island's Creative Capital made it to Travel + Leisure's "
America's Best Cities for New Year's Eve" list, making it one of the hottest spots in New England to welcome 2017. Whether it's dancing the night away, enjoying awesome food, or going for a swim, Rhode Island has several ways to say farewell to 2016 and hello to 2017 – even if you've procrastinated on making plans.
ONE Providence New Year's Eve Ball - Rhode Island Convention Center - Saturday, Dec 31 @ 9pm
Celebrate New Year's Eve like royalty in the Creative Capital at the 2nd Annual ONE Providence New Year's Eve Ball. Between 9PM-2AM guests will enjoy live music, dancing, food, beverages, and surprise performances throughout the night. More information and tickets can be found
here.
NEW YEAR'S EVE - Julie Rhodes, Arc Iris, She Keeps Bees, Last Good Tooth - Columbus Theatre - Saturday, Dec 31 @ 9pm
Not too into the party scene? Check out some great live music at the Columbus Theater featuring Julie Rhodes, Arc Iris, She Keeps Bees, and Last Good Tooth. For more information on the bands and to purchase tickets, click
here.
Hangover Classic 5 Mile Road Race - Bristol - Sunday, Jan 1 @ 10:30am
Run off your hangover at this Rhode Island New Year's Day tradition! The Hangover Classic is a classic style road race that goes through Colt State Park and Poppasquash Road. The race course is open for 1 hour and 15 minutes and ends at Agave restaurant with an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Find more information including registration
here.
Polar Plunge - Several Locations in RI - Sunday, Jan 1
What better way to ring in the New Year than to take a frigid dip in the ocean? The Polar Plunge is actually a very popular event in RI, attracting
thousands of spectators and participants! One of the more popular plunges is at Easton's Beach in Newport that begins at noon. The Newport Polar Bear Plunge is a fundraiser for the Rhode Island-based organization
A Wish Come True which grants wishes to children in RI and nearby MA with cancer and other serious illnesses. Similar events to check out:
41st Annual Penguin Plunge,
Block Island Polar Plunge,
6th Annual RI CAN Polar Plunge Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert - The Vets - Sunday, Jan 1 @ 2pm
For the second year in a row, The Vets is hosting a Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert featuring performances by the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, acclaimed European singers, ballet and ballroom dancers. For more information click
here.
