Events

24th Annual River Glow

Saturday August 1st

Date and Time

Saturday Aug 1, 2026 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT

Saturday, August 1, 2026 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Rain date: Sunday, August 2, 2026

Location

Downtown Westerly, RI & Pawcatuck, CT Main event in Donahue Park, Pawcatuck

8 Mechanic Street Pawcatuck CT 06379

Fees/Admission

Family friendly event with free admission and entertainment. Food is available for purchase.

Website

https://www.facebook.com/pages/River-Glow/141682292586254

Contact Information

401-596-7761 Send Email

Description

The Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce presents the 24th Annual River Glow on Saturday, August 1st from 7 to 10 pm! This beloved summer tradition transforms downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck into a vibrant celebration, featuring glowing bonfires floating on the Pawcatuck River. Festivities begin in Donahue Park with a variety of food vendors, family-friendly activities, and local artisans.

Live music throughout the area will include performances by TBD, and steel drumming that adds a tropical flair. Visitors can also enjoy captivating entertainment like fire juggling, circus acts, and belly dancing.

This magical evening is made possible by the generous support of various sponsors.

Join us in downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck on Saturday, August 1st. Rain date is Sunday, August 2nd.

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

2026-08-01 19:00:002026-08-01 22:00:00America/New_York24th Annual River GlowDate and Time Saturday Aug 1, 2026 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT Saturday, August 1, 2026 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Rain date: Sunday, August 2, 2026 Location Downtown Westerly, RI & Pawcatuck, CT Main event in Donahue Park, Pawcatuck 8 Mechanic Street Pawcatuck CT 06379 Fees/Admission Family friendly event with free admission and entertainment. Food is available for purchase. Website https://www.facebook.com/pages/River-Glow/141682292586254 Contact Information 401-596-7761 Send Email Description The Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce presents the 24th Annual River Glow on Saturday, August 1st from 7 to 10 pm! This beloved summer tradition transforms downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck into a vibrant celebration, featuring glowing bonfires floating on the Pawcatuck River. Festivities begin in Donahue Park with a variety of food vendors, family-friendly activities, and local artisans.Live music throughout the area will include performances by TBD, and steel drumming that adds a tropical flair. Visitors can also enjoy captivating entertainment like fire juggling, circus acts, and belly dancing.This magical evening is made possible by the generous support of various sponsors.Join us in downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck on Saturday, August 1st. Rain date is Sunday, August 2nd.PizzaPlace WesterlyPizzaPlace Westerlypizzaplacewesterly@yahoo.com