Three Nights of Lights in Providence, RI
December 5, 6 & 7
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Make the season bright during Providence’s Three Nights of Lights. This annual three-day festival includes fun for the whole family, with citywide events incorporating the theme of light. The festivities include installations and activations by WaterFire, FirstWorks and The Avenue Concept, tree lightings, live entertainment, holiday markets, and so much more.
Snapshot of Last Year's Events
5:30-7:30 p.m. - Providence City Hall Tree Lighting
The tree lighting event includes live entertainment, a visit by Santa, food trucks, a public art installation by Pneuhaus and more.
Roving Selfie Station
Strike a pose at the Roving Selfie Station by Luke Renchen Entertainment.
5-9 p.m. - FirstWorks Multimedia Installation at Grace Episcopal Church
Experience this multimedia performance installation by artist collective MASARY Studios.
The Avenue Concept Outdoor Gallery
Murals and sculptures will be activated with lighting, sound and performances at various locations.
Ice Sculpture Garden
Stroll through a winter wonderland of ice sculptures at the BankNewport City Center.
5:30-9 p.m. - WaterFire Basin Lighting
Don't miss this WaterFire Basin Lighting at Waterplace Park with a visit from Santa, a holiday market and more.
5:30-9 p.m. - WaterFire's Holiday Winter Market
During WaterFire, get some shopping done at this market of local vendors in Waterplace Park.
4:45-10 p.m. - FirstWorks "Sound Sculpture" Interactive Light and Audio Experience at Biltmore Park
On Fri., Dec. 6 experience an interactive sound and light instrument for spontaneous, cooperative composition, comprised of 25 cubes representing individual notes in spatial dimension and time. Unique sound and light scores are created with each audience engagement.
The Avenue Concept Outdoor Gallery
Murals and sculptures will be activated with lighting, sound and performances at various locations.
Ice Sculpture Garden
Stroll through a winter wonderland of ice sculptures at the BankNewport City Center.
5-9 p.m. - FirstWorks Multimedia Installation at Grace Episcopal Church
Experience this multimedia performance installation by artist collective MASARY Studios.
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER - Irish Step Dancing
Enjoy an Irish Step Dancing performance at 2 p.m. at The Providence Rink: Bank Newport City Center.
5-9 p.m. - FirstWorks Multimedia Installation at Grace Episcopal Church
Experience this multimedia performance installation by artist collective MASARY Studios.
Ice Sculpture Garden
Stroll through a winter wonderland of ice sculptures at the BankNewport City Center.
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