BLACK SHIPS FESTIVAL
Coming JUNE 10-12, 2022 ~ Details to Follow
~ Newport and Bristol RI
39
Celebrating
Years!
Black Ships Celebration
Saturday June 11th at Independence Park, Bristol
We Welcome you to join us for our 39th Year honoring
the ongoing special friendship between Rhode Island and Japan.
Cultural demonstrations at Independence Park in
Bristol, Rhode Island.
The 39th Annual Black Ships Celebration
We welcome you to join us for exciting celebration of friendship, culture, goodwill and economic partnership.
Join the Japan America Society of Rhode Island for the 39th Annual Black Ships Festival. A celebration of the friendship and culture between Japan and the United States and the trading treaty negotiated by Rhode Island’s Own Commodore Matthew C. Perry, USN over 160 years ago. From Arts & Crafts, Taiko Drumming and Martial Arts there are a variety of activities for all ages and interest. Independence Park will become a Japanese American Village with arts crafts and martial arts. This year's Black Ships Gala will be at Ochre Court in Newport RI.
Thank you for your years of supporting the Black Ships Festival. Please contact us if you have questions at email brittanynewportevents@gmail.com. We wish good health to you and your family.
