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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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4 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas

Getting major anxiety every time you hear the phrase “last-minute gifts”? Below are some ideas to help you wrap up your holiday shopping. For the frazzled mom in your life ... You know, the ones who are too busy for Elf on the Shelf, or are looking in couch cushions or their car’s cup holder for…

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40+ Providence Gift Card Deals for the Holidays

Sure, the holiday season is a time of giving gifts to those we love. But why shouldn't you be rewarded for your thoughtfulness? You've earned it after bundling up and braving the cold to get Uncle Jimmy a Providence Coal Fired Pizza gift card. (Okay, okay — you probably just bought them online while…

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Feast on Seven Fishes on Providence's Federal Hill

Is there a better place to celebrate “La Vigilia” — otherwise known as the “Feast of the Seven Fishes” — than in Rhode Island? Our large Italian American population and nickname “The Ocean State” make us the ideal setting for this expansive, seafood-only meal that is a beloved Christmas Eve…

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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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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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