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Close To Home, A World Away
www.blockislandinfo.com
HIGHLIGHTS
FOR 2009
W
hile every day on block is-
land is a special day, there
are several events and holidays
that you won't want to miss.
Join us for the annual Fourth
of July parade, fireworks and
steak fry. Celebrate American
independence in a unique block
island style. Thrill to the home-
made floats that make our parade
one of new England's best; watch
fireworks explode over the Atlan-
tic ocean from the porch of your
hotel or the comfort of a beach
blanket; and indulge in mixed
drinks and fresh seafood at one of
our many island restaurants.
if you can't make it for the
Fourth, come for these other
special events:
Art festivals throughout the
spring, summer and fall featuring
the works of local and nationally
known artists.
Take part in the annual
Triath-
lon in August, the Shad Bloom
race in early May or the "15k
Run Around the Block
" in
September.
The
Block Island Music
Festival is held in early June,
where bands from around the
world "rock the block."
For sailors, there's the annual
Block Island Race Week in
June.
Memorial Day, Labor Day,
Columbus Day and Veterans
Day
weekends feature special
events and vacation packages.
The Christmas Shopping
Stroll follows Thanksgiving Day,
and there's no more tranquil place
to spend
New Year's weekend.
of course, truly hearty souls
should take part in the annual
Polar Bear Plunge.
A full listing of events in 2009
is available at www.blockisland-
info.com. block island represents
365 days of fun. be sure to also
join us for holidays and special
occasions.
Photo by Michael Melford
Photo by Kari McGarry
Photo by Celeste Sloman
Photo by Celeste Sloman
Photo by Celeste Sloman