'TributeMania' to Rock 33rd Heritage Days

“TributeMania” is coming to East Providence this weekend, July 19-21, at Pierce Field.

Tribute bands for some of the best classic rock entertainers in the past few decades – U2, Chicago, Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Three Dog Night and The Rascals – will perform inside the football field starting Friday evening.

The tribute bands include Tramps Like Us, who will perform as Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band on Friday, July 19; Who Are You, who will perform The Who on July 20; Unforgettable Fire, who will perform U2 on July 20; AM/FM, performing as Three Dog Night on July 21, and Beginnings, performing the works of Chicago on July 21.

Latin, Asian and Afro-Mediterranean bands also will be performing at the nearby baseball field each day of the festival. 

Gates open at 6 pm on Friday and 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  

Classic cars will be on display in the stadium prior to the evening concerts on Saturday only. The popular Power League wrestling will return on Sunday afternoon.  

Ethnic foods, crafts, exhibits and Fanelli Midway amusement rides round out the weekend.  

Tickets for Heritage Days are $5 for Friday, July 19, and $10 for July 20 and July 21. There are no weekend passes. Children under 12 are free with an adult.

Tickets are available online through TicketWeb, East Providence Recreation at 601 Waterman Avenue or Del's lemonade, 400 Waterman Avenue or at the Pierce Field Box Office. 

Heritage Days Inc. is a nonprofit organization that raises money year-round to put on the festival each summer. It gets no financial support from the city although the recreation department helps to coordinate events and provides summer camp counselors and other volunteers to help make it happen.

If you can volunteer a few hours, the organization is always looking for more help on any of the days. Call 435-1999 or send an email to www.epheritagedays.com  if you can pitch in.