Seven arrested for DUI after St. Patrick's Day parade in Newport, Rhode Island, on March 15, 2026.

Rhode Island State Police arrested seven people on DUI charges after the 70th annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Newport on March 15, 2026, with most arrests occurring on Aquidneck Island. Law enforcement used the BAT Mobile unit to conduct on-site blood alcohol testing and process cases, part of a targeted effort to improve road safety during the high-traffic event. The operation involved increased patrols and coordination among agencies, though no details about the individuals or specific circumstances were released.