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Governor McKee to Sign Executive Order Announcing July 28 as the 35th Annual Governor's Bay Day
 

 

WARWICK, RI – On Thursday morning, Governor Dan McKee will lead a speaking program and ceremonial signing of an Executive Order marking the 35th annual Governor's Bay Day at Rocky Point State Park in Warwick.

 

Governor’s Bay Day encourages families to enjoy Rhode Island's outdoor public spaces and engage in an active lifestyle while also highlighting the economic value of our natural resources. The day includes free parking at all Rhode Island state beaches on Sunday, July 28. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) also will waive the roundtrip fare on South County Express Beach Bus. The South County Express Beach Bus provides weekend-only express service from Central Falls, Cranston, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence, and Woonsocket to Salty Brine, Roger Wheeler (Sand Hill Cove), and Scarborough State Beaches. Service to the beach will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The public is also invited to fish in Rhode Island saltwaters without a saltwater fishing license from Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28.
 
 

 

WHO
 

Governor Dan McKee

Warwick Mayor Frank J. Picozzi

Representative David A. Bennett

Senator Mark P. McKenney

RIDEM Director Terrence Gray

RIPTA Interim Chief Executive Officer Christopher Durand

RI Saltwater Anglers Association Executive Director Scott Travers
 
 

 

WHEN
 

Thursday, July 25, 2024  

11:00 a.m.
 
 

 

WHERE
 

The Larry Mouradjian Fishing Pier

Rocky Point State Park

1 Rocky Point Avenue

Warwick, RI
 
 

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