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Ice Bumper Cars Return to BankNewport City Center

One of Providence's most popular attractions comes in the form of spinning circular carts full of fun at the BankNewport City Center. Now, I know when you hear "bumper cars" you think of the carnival fun of crashing into your best friend (or younger sibling), but now you'll think of ice and, well…

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Ring in the New Year in Providence!

Get ready to kick off the new year with a bang! The Providence Tourism Council and the City of Providence have announced the return of a citywide New Year's Eve Celebration on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Head to 195 Innovation District Park, where festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. Keep an eye out…

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O Holy Night: Where to Celebrate Midnight Mass in Providence

For many people, Christmas is all about tradition, whether it's baking cookies with the family or celebrating the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. Attending midnight mass, as Christmas Eve turns into Christmas Day, is one of those traditions that many people treasure every year. Whether…

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Gift-A-Day Giveaway 2023 Sneak Peek

'Tis the season to embrace the spirit of giving, which means it's time for GoProvidence's annual Gift-A-Day Giveaway! For those who don't know about our amazing holiday promotion, we've got gift cards galore to give away every day from Dec. 13 through Dec. 24. This year's gifts are so awesome we…

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Enjoy Free 2-Hour Holiday Parking in Providence

The holidays are coming up pretty quickly. What better way to get your shopping done than to support local small businesses? Thanks to the City of Providence and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, free two-hour parking returns to parts of the city. While parking meter violations will not be issued…

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Army-Navy Weekend in Providence

For the first time in history, the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA will be played in New England, just a half hour from Providence at Gillette Stadium. If you're coming for the game, why not explore Providence while you're here…

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Unwrapping the Best Holiday Shopping Destinations

Embrace the holiday spirit with an abundance of incredible gifts awaiting you in and around Providence, perfect for crossing off your shopping list or indulging yourself with something special. Jump to: Hope Artiste Village PVD Pies Providence Art Club The Providence Flea Homestyle Hope Artiste…

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Shop Local for the Holidays in Providence's Neighborhoods

One of the many great things about living in Providence is its diverse and interesting neighborhoods. There are lots of places around the city to pick up the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list. Jump to: Federal Hill Downtown Thayer and Hope Streets Wickenden Street and Wayland Square…

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Where to Visit Santa in the Providence Area

Jolly Old Saint Nick is coming to town ... well he's kind of already here. If you think a letter to Santa isn't enough, and want to make sure he knows exactly what you want for Christmas, then you'll need to visit with him in person. Here’s a list of places where Santa will be this holiday season…

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