Bliss Celebrations Guide

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interior in a stars and stripes theme. Event design by Campo & Company Events. Event dĂŠcor by Exquisite Events. 2 | Established in 1750, The Redwood Library is the oldest lending library in America. To honor the 46 founding proprietors, each table number was imprinted with one of their names. 3 | Soprano Anna Bergman and Baritone Jeff Harnar performed at the gala. 4 | What is more American than watermelon on the 4th of July? A cool summer starter of pink and yellow watermelon salad, chilled Newport lobster tail and sweet potato biscuits by Russell Morin Fine Catering. 5 | A bronze cannon made by Paul Revere in the 1790s was gifted to the Artillery Company of Newport. 6 | Guests enjoyed the beautiful summer evening as they mingled inside the grand tent provided by Newport Tent. opposite: 1 | Also inspired by the Grand Old Flag were the festive event programs. 2 | A ceremonial unit of the Rhode Island Militia, Council of Historic Military Commands, The Artillery Company of Newport provides cannon salutes, color guards, and honor guards for official state and local ceremonies, as well as for privately sponsored patriotic and veterans' events.

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