Jen W.
8/22/2025
It's been a minute since I visited Waterfire and it is still as popular as ever. Come into the city early to get a prime parking spot for you vehicle and for you around the Basin where the...
WaterFire Providence
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4 N Main St
Providence, RI 02903
WaterFire Providence is a unique artistic event that celebrates the spirit of community through beautiful fire installations and immersive performances along the city's rivers. Established over 30 years ago, the event has become a cultural beacon in Rhode Island, promoting artistic expression and community connection.
The annual WaterFire season features a variety of performances, local vendors, and artistic displays, highlighted by the lighting of braziers on the water. Supported by the Providence Tourism Council, WaterFire offers an engaging atmosphere for both residents and visitors, transforming downtown Providence into a vibrant celebration of art and culture.
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Robert S.
8/10/2025
Last night, the Waterfire theme was Clear Currents. A yearly event that brings kayak enthusiasts to the river and basin with brightly lit paper fish figures. One of the Chinese dragon boats...
Kim V.
1/17/2025
The WaterFire is an event that takes place in Providence, RI. There are bonfires lit on three rivers and approximately a million visitors per year. The first waterfire was lit in 1994 and it was...
Holly K.
1/30/2024
REALLY neat event, that you have to go to AT LEAST once!! Every month of May through November, (check the online calendar for specific dates), the 3 rivers in downtown Providence are lit up by...
Daniel B.
8/24/2024
Really cool experience in Providence. I recommend walking around the area before the lighting to check out the vendors and food, then settling in as they light the fires before walking along the...
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