Welcome Reception The public is invited to this welcoming event to greet our visiting sister city delegation from Shimoda, Japan at the Edward King House on King Street in Newport. Dignitaries and guests will be treated to live performances of the United States and Japanese National Anthems and a musical welcome from the Newport Ancient Order of Hibernians Pipe and Drum Band. A silver and china tea reception will follow the welcoming program along with a display of past gifts given to the City of Newport since the Festival’s inception. Edward King House – 35 King Street, Newport Thursday, July 12, 2018 5:00pm  This event is free and open to the public.