Gaspee Days Parade Celebrates America's First Blow

This past Saturday, Rhode Islanders turned out in force for the 61st annual Gaspee Days Parade — a vibrant celebration that also marks the 250th anniversary of America’s first act of rebellion. In 1772, colonists burned the HMS Gaspee in Narragansett Bay, igniting the revolution and earning it the title “America’s First Blow to Freedom.” The parade, winding through Warwick, Pawtuxet Village, and Cranston, brought communities together to honor that bold defiance and the enduring spirit of independence that still echoes today. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ec3a32b34887f78