The Fourth of July is more of a week-long sort of affair when you’re on Block Island. Think of it as the event that showcases everything the Block has to offer. All the sights and sounds, food and company, performances and more come together throughout the week to provide the ultimate experience. As much as the fireworks provide a celebration for the country, they also act as the perfect accent to an incredible week.
Traditions mean a lot on Block Island. For life-long fans, newcomers fresh off the ferry, and everyone in between. They create innumerable opportunities for visitors to enjoy the sorts of things only possible on Block Island. The role they play impacts thousands.
Race Week is one of those traditions. And it’s a biennial event you don’t want to miss.
Something happens when you take that first step off the ferry. The air feels different. Crisper, almost fresher, with that perfect sea-salt tinge that seems to revitalize you as soon as it hits your lungs. The sound of waves both distant and immediate create a sense of relaxation that can only come from the other. Another place. Another climate. A place that distinctly isn’t there. You’re not on the mainland anymore.
