(FALL RIVER, MA- June 28, 2023)- To celebrate the recent opening of the Senator Thomas Norton City Pier, the City of Fall River and the Fall River Redevelopment Authority have partnered with Viva Fall River and the Narrows Center for the Arts to present a series of summer events at the Davol Street location.  

The Picnic Performances event series begins on Thursday, July 13th at 6:00 p.m. and will take place on the following Thursdays: July 24, August 10, & August 24 (weather permitting).

 

Picnic Performances are free and open to the public and consist of a themed- night filled with family-friendly activities, live music, food trucks, raffles, and more.

 

 Parking will be available along Davol St. for this event as well as the nearby Heritage State Parking Lot.

Thursday, July 13th - Kite Night
Live performance from Molly O’Leary & John Fernandes; free kites for attendees (while supplies last), a kite demonstration, a selection of food trucks, free arts & crafts, community activities, and an event raffle to win family admission packages to the Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River.

Thursday July 27th – Fall River City Pride Night 
Live performance from the Louie Leeman Band; free summer-themed swag from the City of Fall River, special appearance by Miss Fall River and Miss Fall River Teen, a selection of food trucks, free arts & crafts, community activities, and an event raffle to win an admission package to Battleship Cove. 

Thursday, August 10th – Aloha Fall River! Hawaiian Luau
Live performance by Roots Run Wild, themed games and activities, a selection of food trucks, free arts & crafts, and an event raffle to win a membership and art supplies from the Greater Fall River Art Association. 

Thursday, August 24th - Summertime Fun & Games 
Live performance by 6L Camino, outdoor games such as giant connect four, corn hole, giant Jenga, etc., a selection of food trucks, free arts & crafts, community activities, giveaways, and an event raffle to win a 3-month family YMCA membership and goodies. 

Please see the schedule below for the Picnic Performance dates: 

•    Thursday, July 13th (6-8 p.m.)

•    Thursday, July 27th (6-8 p.m.)

•    Thursday, August 10th (6-8 p.m.)

•    Thursday, August 24th (6-8 p.m.)

Please find further information and live updates at this event link from the Viva Fall River Facebook page: Picnic Performances Event Page. For any further questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Olivia Peixoto, opeixoto@fallriverma.org, Specials Projects & Media Coordinator for the City of Fall River or Patti Rego, Executive Director of Viva Fall River at prego@onesouthcoast.com.