About this Event
For more than a decade, Millennial Rhode Island has brought people together through networking, professional growth, community engagement, and affordable experiences across the state.
Join us for our 11th Annual ChooseRI Celebration, our biggest celebration and signature fundraiser of the year!
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 5:30–9:00 PM
📍 Farm Fresh Rhode Island | Providence
What to Expect
🎧 DJ + Entertainment
🍴 Catering by Fogo De Chao!
🏆 Awards honoring Rhode Island changemakers
🤝 Networking with professionals and community leaders from across Rhode Island
🎁 Special moments + experiences throughout the night
🏆 Meet Our 2026 ChooseRI Honorees
Each year, we recognize individuals and organizations making a meaningful difference in Rhode Island. This year's honorees represent leadership, innovation, community impact, and a commitment to making our state a place where people can thrive.
Laura Afonso — Voice of a Generation Award
Recognizing her work through Buns and Bites, championing Rhode Island's small businesses and showcasing the people and places that make our state special.
Navigant Credit Union — Workforce Trailblazer Award
Honoring its commitment to financial education, community investment, and creating opportunities that help Rhode Islanders build stronger financial futures.
Chris Parisi — Legacy in the Making Award
Celebrating his entrepreneurial leadership, community involvement, and contributions to Rhode Island's growing business and innovation community.
Marcy Reyes — Legacy in the Making Award
Recognizing her leadership through The FLY Initiative and her dedication to empowering individuals through financial literacy and education.
Join us as we celebrate these changemakers and the impact they're making across Rhode Island!
Stay tuned as we reveal this year's food, DJ, and other surprises leading up to the event.
Why ChooseRI?
ChooseRI is more than a celebration — it’s Millennial Rhode Island’s signature annual fundraiser.
Every ticket sold helps us continue creating affordable, diverse, and inclusive opportunities for people to connect, build relationships, and create their future right here in Rhode Island.
🎟️ Ticket Options
General Admission — $75
One ticket to the ChooseRI Celebration.
Bring a Friend — $120
Two tickets for you and a friend — because everything is better with your people.
Membership Ticket — $100
Your ChooseRI ticket plus a one-year Millennial Rhode Island membership and year-round member benefits.
Host Committee — $250
Make an even bigger impact on the ChooseRI Celebration by joining our Host Committee. You’ll bring two guests, be recognized as a Host Committee member, and directly support Millennial Rhode Island’s year-round work connecting and investing in Rhode Island’s next generation of leaders.
⭐ Millennial RI Member Discount
Because ChooseRI is a fundraiser rather than one of our typical programming events, complimentary member admission does not apply.
However, Millennial RI members receive 50% off General Admission and Bring a Friend tickets.
📧 Members: Email [email protected] for your exclusive discount code.
🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Want to put your company or organization in front of Rhode Island professionals, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community changemakers?
We’re currently looking for sponsors for the 2026 ChooseRI Celebration. Sponsorship opportunities offer visibility while directly supporting Millennial RI's mission and year-round programming.
📧 Interested in sponsoring? Email [email protected].
You could be anywhere in the world. You #ChoseRI. Let’s celebrate.
Event venue & nearby stays
Farm Fresh Rhode Island, 10 Sims Avenue, Providence, United States
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