Rhode Island is the only state to celebrate Victory Day, which recognizes the end of World War II with the surrender of Japan ...

Monday marks a holiday that Rhode Island, alone amongst all 50 states, recognizes as official- Victory Day, also commonly referred to as Victory over Japan Day or V-J Day.

Like Del’s Lemonade or the Gaspee parade, Victory Day is one of the Ocean State’s unique summertime traditions.

On Monday, August 11, the Ocean State will observe Victory Day, which marks the end of World War II with the surrender of ...

Learn the meaning, history, and significance of Victory Day in the USA also how it's observed as a state holiday, ...

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Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Monday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2025. There are 142 days left in the year. 🚨 You need ...

In Rhode Island, one of the strongest and most robust sister-city relationships has been built between the port cities of Newport and Shimoda, Japan.

It’s a three-day weekend thanks to Victory Day, but that also means the end of summer is right around the corner. But if you ...

Celebrate summer on Federal Hill in Providence, Rhode Island – the annual Summer Festival is hosted by the Federal Hill ...

It’s Victory Day in Rhode Island on Monday.It marks Japan's surrender to the U.S., ending World War 2 in August 1945.

On Monday, August 11, the Ocean State will observe Victory Day, which marks the end of World War II with the surrender of Japan on Aug. 14, 1945. When is Victory Day? Recognized in Rhode Island since ...