Saturday, September 14th, 2024
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Olneyville Resilience Hub, 17 Hyat Street, Providence, RI
Get ready to join your neighbors for an unforgettable day of community fun at the Fiesta Del Barrio Block Party! The Olneyville Resilience Hub is excited to welcome the neighborhood for a vibrant celebration filled with music, food, games, and resources for everyone.
What’s Happening:
This family-friendly event will feature live music by DJ Mambo, spinning crowd favorites throughout the day. Satisfy your appetite with a delicious assortment of free food, including:
- Providence Canteen: Hotdogs and burgers
- Rico Pollo: Empanadas
- Tienda y Taqueria Puebla: Authentic tacos
Beverages will be provided by Coca-Cola North East.
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
- Face Painting: Fun and colorful designs for kids and adults alike.
- Life-Size Games: Giant versions of your favorite games – perfect for friendly competition!
- Spider-Man Appearance: Meet Spider-Man and take home a free superhero mask!
- Rollover Simulator: Learn about safety with an exciting demonstration from the RI State Police.
Raffle Prizes:
Be sure to enter our raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes, including:
- A $75 Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Gift Basket
- A Back-to-School Kids Raffle Basket
Resource Fair:
In addition to all the fun, attendees can learn more about important community resources and services, including:
- Lead Safety: Protect your family from harmful lead exposure at home.
- Voter Registration: Register to vote and learn about your rights in upcoming elections.
- Disaster Preparedness: Get expert advice on how to prepare your family for emergencies.
- Safe Home Repairs: Find out how to make essential repairs that promote safety and health.
- Financial Assistance for Asthma Triggers: Households affected by asthma can access aid to reduce triggers and improve air quality.
Participating Community Partners:
- CAPP
- CPO-HEZ
- ONA
- Youth WRI
- Zero Waste Providence
- Health and Human Services
- Providence Streets Coalition
- Rhode Island Energy
- Green and Healthy Homes Initiative
This block party is all about celebrating community, sharing resources, and having a great time together. Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, or the chance to learn more about local services, there’s something for everyone at Fiesta Del Barrio!