Providence Journal photo / Kathy Borchers
Elephants walk down West Exchange Street in Providence Wednesday as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus kicked off a nine-show schedule at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. The animal walk, from the Olneyville Rail Yard on Harris Ave. to the Convention Center, featured elephants, horses and mini horses.
Rhode Island Independence Day Celebration New nonprofit organization Spirits of '76 Rhode Island Chapter hosts an event featuring live music and a discussion of civic virtue in a free society to commemorate Rhode Island's declaration of independence from Britain. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. State House lawn, 82 Smith St., Providence.
Cinco de Mayo Block Party
Providence's Westminster Street shuts down for a family-friendly bash featuring face painting, arts and crafts, treats from food trucks and live music. Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Free. Westminster Street, Providence. indowncity.com.
Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus
"The Greatest Show on Earth" brings its latest circus extravaganza, "Built to Amaze," to Providence. Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. $25 to $65. Dunkin' Donuts Center, 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. (401) 331-6700, dunkindonutscenter.com.
RISD Spring Alumni + Student Art Sale
Shop for jewelry, glass, photography, ceramics apparel and other handcrafted items created by Rhode Island School of Design students and alumni. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Benefit Street, Providence. (401) 454-6100, risd.edu.
Touch-a-Truck
Kids can take photos with mascots from the PawSox and Providence Bruins and climb on more than 30 vehicles, including military vehicles, a fire truck and construction vehicles. The event also includes a blood drive, for adults, to benefit RI Blood Center. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5 per person or $20 for a family. Parking lot behind East Providence Chamber of Commerce, 1011 Waterman Ave., Providence. (401) 438-1212, eastprovchamber.com.
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