SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — Family members, friends and fans are coming together Sunday to celebrate the accomplishments of the Smithfield Little League All-Stars this summer.
The town held a parade for the little-leaguers at 12:30 P.M. The parade ran along Pleasant View Avenue, starting at Deerfield Drive and ending at Indian Run Trail. The parade was followed up by a celebration at Deerfield Park.
The Metro Regional champions went 2-2 in Williamsport, losing to the eventual LLWS champions El Segundo, California out of the West region.
The boys beat Nevada and Pennsylvania during the town’s first ever appearance in the World Series.