Second Annual Watchemoket Square Day

A celebration of East Providence's Past and Present. Watchemoket Square: The Pearl of East Providence

Watchemoket Square began near Bold Point and was used by the Wampanoag Indians to cross the Seekonk River. 

In the early years of East Providence, which was then Rehoboth, Massachusetts, the site was the best place to cross the river. In 1793, John Brown of Providence built a bridge from Fox Point (Providence) to Bold Point. In 1885, an iron bridge was built which led to development in the area; including an inn followed by over one hundred businesses. By 1906, Watchemoket Square became the central business district of East Providence and covered approximately nine acres of land in the central section of the town

Watchemoket Square Day Activities include:

9:00am - Watchemoket Square Day Parade beginning at East Providence City Hall, 144 Taunton Avenue. Parade will head east and turn right onto Broadway and head south. Then, it will turn right onto Warren Avenue and end at Hot Rides (30 Veterans Memorial Parkway.)

9:00am - 3:00pm - Annual church bazaar at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 81 Warren Avenue

10:00am - 2:00pm - Classic car show, live music, activities for kids at Hot Rides, 81 Warren Avenue

Walking History Tours of Watchemoket Square - hosted by East Providence Historical Society

More activities and times to be announced!

Special offers and dining throughout the day at:

Dee's Place: 35 Warren Avenue

Watchemoket Tavern: 31 Warren Avenue

133 Club: 29 Warren Avenue

East Providence Yacht Club: 9 Pier Road

Visit Watchemoket Square's Facebook page or www.watchemoketsquare.com