WaterFire Providence
About this event
The WaterFire Providence is a cultural festival in Providence, Rhode Island, at Downtown Providence riverfront. Providence's signature public art installation, lighting more than eighty braziers on the three rivers of downtown as music and crowds gather along the walkways. Created by Barnaby Evans, WaterFire transforms the capital into one of New England's most distinctive nighttime festival experiences across a full-season lighting schedule.
Annual full lighting schedule, typically evenings from late spring through fall; see waterfire.org for 2026 dates
Location & directions
Downtown Providence riverfront, Waterplace Park to South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903
Frequently asked questions
Where is WaterFire Providence held?
WaterFire Providence is held in Providence, Rhode Island, at Downtown Providence riverfront, Waterplace Park to South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903.
What is WaterFire Providence?
Providence's signature public art installation, lighting more than eighty braziers on the three rivers of downtown as music and crowds gather along the walkways.
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