Beginning at 6 p.m., the U.S. Navy Band Northeast will salute the tall ships with patriotic marches. The band's rock group, Rhode Island Sound, will add rock, funk, and rhythm and blues. The three-hour concert is free. On board Saturday Ship tours, the Maritime Art Festival, sporting events and band concerts continue on Saturday. That night, the Preservation Society of Newport County will host the International Tall Ship Dinner and Ball at The Breakers.
Local youth have another option.
Community volunteers plan a giant picnic for the cadets and their guests at the Newport Yatching Center. At about noon, the sloop Providence will lead the Parade of Sail. Weather permitting, the ships will pass under the Pell Bridge and sail north up the Bay, circle Gould Island, pass back under the bridge and sail out to sea.