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Get Out: 1776, Founder's Luncheon, and Fireworks on the Bay
A roundup of the best ways to celebrate our nation's birthday in Newport this weekend.
Where/When: on Sunday, July 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Get a little refresher course on the history of the founding of our nation in musical form from this 1972 film version of the Broadway musical comedy of the same name.
Pricing: One George Washington...yes, only $1!
Where/When: on Friday, July 1 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Feast on a traditional New England clambake presented by McGrath’s Clambakes to benefit the .
Pricing: $70/person; $60/person without lobster; $30/child ages 12 and under.
Where/When: on Monday, July 4 at 6 p.m.
Why Go: A classic American cookout overlooking the Bay will feature hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, corn on the cob, volleyball, bad mitten, Frisbee, and followed by the .
Pricing: $29/adult; $13/children ages 5-12; Free for children ages 4 and under.- FOUNDING FATHERS LUNCHEON
Where/When: White Horse Tavern on Monday, July 4 at 12 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a three-course meal reminiscent of our founding fathers with items such as Dandelion Salad with Goat Cheese, Grilled Mutton Steak, and Summer Pheasant Soup, just to name a few at America’s oldest continuously operating tavern.
Pricing: $30/person; Reservations suggested.
Where/When: On the harbor and bay on Saturday, July 2 and Monday, July 4 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Board a for a cruise on the Bay to enjoy the fireworks of either Jamestown or Newport with uninterrupted views.
Pricing: $99/person.
