Lafayette Band Free Summer Concert Series Begins June 22

The Lafayette Band of North Kingstown will open its 2022 Summer Concert Series on Wed., June 22, with a performance at the North Kingstown Free Library. The series will consist of seven free outdoor concerts, including the band's traditional Independence Day show with fireworks--scheduled this year for July 3--and a performance with the North Kingstown Community Chorus.

The full schedule:

Wed., June 22, 6:30 p.m.
North Kingstown Free Library, 100 Boone St., Wickford

Sun., July 3, 7 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration
Lafayette Band Stand, North Kingstown Town Beach, Beach St., off Rt. 1A
Fireworks at 9 p.m.
(Rain date for concert & fireworks: Tuesday, July 5)

Wed., July 6, 7 p.m.
St. John the Divine, Church Way, Saunderstown
Ice Cream Social following concert

Wed., July 13, 7 p.m.
Lafayette Band Stand, North Kingstown Town Beach
Joint concert with the N.K. Community Chorus

Wed., July 20, 7 p.m.
Lafayette Band Stand, North Kingstown Town Beach

Wed., July 27, 7 p.m.
Lafayette Band Stand, North Kingstown Town Beach

Wed., Aug. 3, 7 p.m.
Season Finale with special guests Center for Mediation Rhode Island
Lafayette Band Stand, North Kingstown Town Beach

Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

In the event of inclement weather, please check for updates on the Lafayette Band website, www.lafayettebandri.org, or Facebook page, www.facebook.com/LafayetteBand.RI.

The Lafayette Band is a nonprofit community concert band with a mission to strengthen North Kingstown and surrounding communities through music. Founded 140 years ago, it is one of the oldest bands in Rhode Island. Though based in North Kingstown, the band’s members reside in many communities in Southeast New England.