This is the second time the beach has been closed in as many weeks.
New guidelines for state beaches will be announced later this week.
The city council voted to hold the annual display later in the year, when larger crowds are safer.
The Juneteenth flag will be flown at Newport City Hall for the first time.
Capacity at the Newport beach will be capped at 200 people during the day, Friday to Sunday.
Both Easton's Beach and Goddard Park were reopened to swimming over the weekend.
The beach closures come one day after heavy downpours in the state.
Parking and beach amenities will be limited this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The City of Newport has suspended the reserved parking program and will not open the bathhouses due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The ceremony for this year's honorees will be held in July 2021.
The announcement came after Gov. Gina Raimondo said any events with 50 people or more cannot be held this summer.
The Flower Show, scheduled for June 18 to 20, will now be held in June 2021 at Rosecliff Mansion.
With Palm Sunday and other Holy Week services canceled, Rhode Island's churches are getting creative.
The City Council voted unanimously to not hold the event after the governor recommended its cancellation.
The City Council voted not to cancel the parade.
A public celebration will be held on March 12 to welcome the visiting delegation from Kinsale, Ireland.
Applications can be submitted for the random lottery drawing on March 4.
The city relies on donations from the community to help fund the annual Independence Day fireworks display.
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Post offices, banks, and schools will close to honor George Washington and Abe Lincoln.
From tours of Fort Adams to letter-boxing and bird watching, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has a full schedule.
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Some services will be closed for the federal holiday commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.
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Nearly all grocery stores are closed Christmas in Rhode Island, but there is some hope if you need something last-minute.
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Houses of worship across the city will open their doors to the public and share their holiday traditions.
"The weather forecast doesn't look very hospitable, and Rudolph wasn't available for the evening to lead the way," Newport police said.
Looking to get in the holiday spirit? Check out some of these fun events happening in Newport and beyond.
Follow these tips to avoid stress, cross-contamination and food-borne illness this Thanksgiving.
The public is invited to climb the tower from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
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Three of the Gilded Age mansions will be transformed for the holiday season.
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