The annual Governor’s Bay Day is back, with free parking at Rhode Island’s state beaches on Sunday July 26th.

The day includes family-friendly attractions, including free beach parking, free saltwater fishing without a license and free Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus rides  on all service to South County beaches on the Route 66 bus (the URI/Galilee route).

“Celebrating Governor’s Bay Day is a chance for all Rhode Islanders to enjoy our great beaches and parks,’’ said Gov. Gina Raimondo in a statement.

The free parking provision applies to all state beaches: Charlestown Breachway; East Beach in Charlestown; East Matunuck State Beach; Misquamicut Beach; Salty Brine Beach; Scarborough Beaches; and Roger Wheeler Beach.

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