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WaterFire Providence
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About WaterFire Providence
This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance. WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the fire tenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling down the river, and the enchanting music from around the world engage all the senses and emotions of those who stroll the paths of Waterplace Park. WaterFire has captured the imagination of over ten million visitors, bringing life to downtown, and revitalizing Rhode Island’s capital city. WaterFire Providence® is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to inspire Providence and its visitors by revitalizing the urban experience, fostering community engagement and creatively transforming the city by presenting WaterFire for all to enjoy.
More from WaterFire Providence
Starts at Sunset
Starts at Sunset started in 2023 and is a community gathering on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge. This unique activation invites artists and observers to experience a night of immersive placemaking set against the backdrop of a picturesque sunset. WaterFire volunteers will be illuminating the bridge with the glow of five braziers. Presented by the Providence Tourism Council Thursday, July 9 - Sunset (8:22 PM) to 10:00 PM Thursday, September 17 - Sunset (6:51 PM) to 9:00 PM Thursday, October 29 - Sunset (5:44 PM) to 9:00 PM Thursday, December 31 - Sunset (5:30 PM) to 9:00 PM
WaterFire is a multisensory experience that has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. This series of bonfires installed on the three rivers of Downtown Providence entices with aromatic wood smoke, flickering firelight and enchanting music.Onshore programming and vendors open at 4:30 PM
WaterFire Holiday Basin Lighting
WaterFire is a multisensory experience that has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. This series of bonfires installed on the three rivers of Downtown Providence entices with aromatic wood smoke, flickering firelight and enchanting music. Supported by: GoProvidenceOnshore programming and vendors open at 4:00 PM
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The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille boasts an atmosphere of power dining, relaxed elegance, and style. Nationally acclaimed for dry-aging steaks on premises, The Capital Grille serves classic steakhouse offerings such as chops, large North Atlantic lobsters and fresh seafood. We offer an award-winning wine list and don't forget our signature martini "stoli doli". The Capital Grille boasts an atmosphere of power dining, relaxed elegance, and style. Nationally acclaimed for dry-aging steaks on premises, The Capital Grille serves classic steakhouse offerings such as chops, large North Atlantic lobsters and fresh seafood. We offer an award-winning wine list and don't forget our signature martini "stoli doli".
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Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão is an internationally renowned restaurant that allows guests to discover what’s next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old cooking technique of churrasco – the art of roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame – into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Fogo de Chão is an internationally renowned restaurant that allows guests to discover what’s next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old cooking technique of churrasco – the art of roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame – into a cultural dining experience of discovery.
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