Salute to Summer Free Concert & Fireworks Show

Salute to Summer
Free Concert & Fireworks Show
Saturday, August 29
Dewey Field

2 PM
Dewey Field gates open to authorized ID holders with base access

KID’S AREA
• Carnival Games
• Bouncies
• New England Novelty
• Toe Jam Puppet Band 3 pm & 4:15 pm

FOOD TRUCKS
• Berry Sweet
• Bem Bom
• Sweet B’s
• Hometown Poke
• Ben and Jerry’s
• FYR Grill
• Brie and Honey
• Newport Chowder Co.
• Saugy’s
• MWR Tents: Pizza, Burgers & Chicken Tenders

4 PM
Gate 1 opens for the General Public, pedestrian traffic only

3:30 PM
Moment’s Notice

5:30 PM
Bar Fly

7 PM
Navy Band Northeast

~ 9:15 PM
Fireworks

 

Coasters Harbor Island Marina is not open to the public, it is only open to authorized slip holders. 

 

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs & blankets. Coolers, outside food or drinks, pets, glass bottles, banners or signs of any type, firearms and other weapons, defensive sprays (pepper spray) or chemicals, no illegal or recreational drugs, paraphernalia, and drones are NOT permitted on base. Strollers and small bags such as diaper bags, small backpacks or handbags are permitted; however, they will be subject to inspection. 

Gate 1 at Training Station Road will be closed to all vehicle traffic beginning at 3:30 pm to prepare for public pedestrian traffic and entry to the installation. When Gate 1 closes, all vehicle traffic will be prevented from entering Training Station Road at the intersection of Third Street as a safety precaution for the large volume of foot traffic headed to the installation. The public will be accessing the installation through a pedestrian walkway on Training Station Road. Guests will enter a security inspection and check point area before gaining access to the installation.  Guests 16 years old & over the must be prepared to present a picture ID for entry to the base. Minor children without an ID card must be escorted by an adult. 

Guest & handicap parking will be permitted at the Navy Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) New England compound located on Third Street. Vehicles can enter NMRTC Gate 7 located there beginning at 3:45 pm. Guests will then walk to the installation through NMRTC Gate 10 at Training Station Road to enter the event. Shuttles will be available to transport handicapped individuals from NMRTC to the Training Station Road security inspection and check point.