The Rhode Island National Guard's Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute-training event and competition. This is both an individual and team event as jumpers compete for fastest individual and team times. Participants will come from around the world to test their skills against some of the world's best paratroopers.
Leapfest, the largest, longest running, international static line parachute training event and competition in the world took place on August 6, 2016 on the University of Rhode Island’s Kingston Campus and the West Kingston Elementary School field in Rhode Island.
The 56th Troop Command of the Rhode Island Army National Guard hosted Leapfest for the 33rd year.