The several cities and towns may annually appropriate and expend money for the celebration of public occasions.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-1-9
City and town appropriations for public celebrations
G.L. 1896, ch. 36, § 8; P.L. 1899, ch. 660, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 46, § 8; P.L. 1910, ch. 641, § 1; P.L. 1911, ch. 658, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 47, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 329, § 8; G.L. …
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