St. Lucia Fest 2024! - Rhode Island Swedish Heritage Association Date: December 14, 2024 — 4:00pm to 5:00pm Location: St. Luke's Episcopal Church at 99 Peirce St., East Greenwich, RI 02818 The Rhode Island Swedish Heritage Association (RISHA) invites you to the start of the Swedish holiday season with their annual St. Lucia Fest! Swedes celebrate St. Lucia with a candlelit procession, and a representative of the saint wearing a crown of candles. Experience Swedish music and culture with this unique event! A reception will follow with Swedish cookies and refreshments. The Lucia representative is awarded a scholarship of $1000. If you are, or know, a young woman between 15 and 24 you're eligible to apply. Contact riswedishheritage@gmail.com for more information. Cost: $12 general public, $5 for kids aged 5-14. Free for kids under 5 years. Want to be part of RISHA? They are always open to new members, or volunteers who would like to be part of this unique event. Contact us at riswedishheritage@gmail.com for more information.