HOMECOMING CELEBRATION PLANNED FOR LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STARS
SMITHFIELD, RI – Town Manager Randy Rossi and Smithfield Little League Acting President Shanyn Turner have announced plans for the homecoming celebration of the U12 All Star Team as they return from the Little League World Series. The celebration will include a parade along Pleasant View Avenue and activities at Louis DiNoble Little League Field at Deerfield Park on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3.
“There has been so much energy generated in our community over the last several weeks by the success of these young athletes. Watching them on television has been the highlight of the summer for so many. We look forward to celebrating as a community as these All Stars and their families return home after the World Series,” says Rossi.
Turner said, “The town and community from as far west as California to the southernmost point in Florida have come together to rally behind The Boys of Summer, and the support has been overwhelming. Coming together to honor these players and coaches with a homecoming parade will be another way our fantastic community can unite. The boys are excited to meet the folks who generously donated, watched, and rallied behind them.”
Rossi said that the homecoming begins with a parade at 12:30 PM and travels on Pleasant View Avenue between Deerfield Drive to Indian Run Trail. The best viewing areas are along the sidewalks on Pleasant View Avenue from Deerfield Drive to Gallagher Middle School.
Parking lots at the Greenville Public Library, High School, Pleasant View Elementary School, Smithfield Ice Rink, Department of Public Works and Gallagher Middle School may be used for parking by those wishing to enjoy the parade. Expect road closures and delays during the parade. There will be no parking allowed on Deerfield Drive from Lisa Ann Circle to Pleasant View Avenue or along Indian Run Trail and Wampum Trail from Pleasant View Avenue to the entrance to the park.
After the parade, the public is invited back to Deerfield Park where the celebration continues which includes inflatables, games, food and other family activities as well as the opportunity to meet the players and coaches of the team. The celebration will end at 3:30PM.
Please leave pets and drones at home during the celebration.