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St. Rocco Feast 2012 — Schedule for Aug. 18

Have a fun Saturday night out with the family on the third night of the St. Rocco Feast.

 

is scheduled to begin its annual Feast and Festival tonight at 6 p.m., a tradition that goes back nearly to the founding of the church in 1903.

Located on Atwood Avenue near the Cranston line, St. Rocco Church is celebrating the arrival of a new order of priests this year, after the Congregation of Scalabrini Priests ended their service to the parish in July.

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Here are the details for the St. Rocco Feast and Festival's third night, August 18:

Where: St. Rocco Church, 929 Atwood Ave., Johnston

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When: 6 to 10:30 p.m.

Weather: Cloudy with a chance of rain or thunderstorms during the day. Cooler, but still humid with highs in the 70s. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and lows in the 60s.

Parking: Two parking lots are available near the feast site and along both sides of Atwood Avenue.

Tickets: All rides and food require tickets, available for purchase under the main tent.

Note: Cash or check only. No credit or debit cards accepted. See map for nearest banks and ATMs.

Entertainment: Live music by Gemini with a fireworks display set to begin at about 10 pm. Rides for children and adults and games of chance are located to the rear of St. Rocco School.

Raffles: Take your chance at the Straw Draw booth, hosted by the St. Rocco Womens Guild, and be sure to visit the raffle booth and buy a ticket for the chance to win cash prizes.

More Info: Call the Church at (401) 942-5203, Monday through Friday from  8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or during the Feast from 6 to 10 pm.

(Dates and times for events are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.)


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