As Rhode Island looks ahead to a busy summer of tourism in 2026, plans are underway to create a 39-day celebration of soccer, culture, and the arts.
The Rhode Island Summer of Soccer effort aims to showcase the recreational, cultural, and natural resources that make the Ocean State unique.
Rhode Island officials are preparing to welcome more than 400-thousand visitors next summer for international soccer matches at nearby Gillette Stadium.
To create the celebration, Ocean State 2026 is now accepting applications for soccer-related activities and cultural events between June 13th and July 9th which is the duration of the Boston tournament.
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