February 20 – 24, 2025 Get ready to take the plunge at Newport’s Eleventh Annual Winter Swim Festival! From ice-cold swims and whimsical hat competitions to cozy after-parties and hearty dinners around town, this five-day extravaganza celebrates winter in the most...

The Newport Downtown Development (NDD) Marketing and Communications team plays a vital role in shaping the image and promoting the vibrancy of Newport's historic downtown. Their work involves a variety of activities, all aimed at attracting visitors, supporting...

2024 was a pretty amazing year for Newport Downtown Development! Here’s a quick summary of all the things we’ve been working on this year. Maybe reading about some of these projects will inspire you to join us as a volunteer. Our Events Crew, co-led by Colin...

Over the last few years, lots of folks have expressed frustration that the businesses on E Main St. are not considered part of Newport’s Designated Downtown. Although it was a State requirement that we focus on Main Street and the Waterfront Plaza in our effort to...

We’re thrilled to announce that Newport Downtown Development (NDD) has been awarded a $112,000 grant from the state to launch an exciting new program: a network of mobile vendor carts along Main Street. This transformative project is designed to enhance our...