The Newport Navy Base is hosting a “Salute to Summer,” with free concerts and a fireworks show this Saturday, Aug. 26. Events take place at Dewey Field, beginning at 4 p.m.

There will be more than 16 various food trucks from the New England area and a children’s area with Face Painting and Boy Scouts of America games. Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Navy Band Northeast Duo, Ceremonial Band & Rhode Island Sound will perform between 5 and 9 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Coolers, outside food or drinks, pets, glass bottles, banners or signs of any type, firearms and other weapons, defensive sprays (pepper spray) or chemicals, illegal or recreational drugs, paraphernalia, and drones are NOT permitted on base. Strollers and small bags such as diaper bags, small backpacks or handbags are permitted; however, they will be subject to search. Guests should be prepared to present a picture ID upon entry to the base.

Gate 1 at Training Station Road will be closed to all vehicle traffic beginning at 3:30 p.m. to prepare for public pedestrian traffic and entry to the installation. When Gate 1 closes, all vehicle traffic will be prevented from entering Training Station Road at the intersection of Third Street as a safety precaution for the large volume of foot traffic headed to the installation. The public will be accessing the installation through a pedestrian walkway and entry alongside the Coasters Harbor Island Marina at Training Station Road. Guest & handicap parking will be permitted at the Navy Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) New England compound located on Third Street. Vehicles can enter NMRTC Gate 7 located there beginning at 3:30 p.m. Guests will then walk to the installation through NMRTC Gate 10 at Training Station Road to enter the event. Shuttles will be available to transport handicapped individuals from NMRTC to the Training Station Road entry control point. Guests will enter a security inspection and check point area before gaining access to the installation. Guests over the age of 16 must be prepared to present a picture I.D. for entry to the base. Minor children without an ID card must be escorted by an adult.