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WaterFire is an arts adventure in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. 86 burning braziers float just above the surface of the city's rivers alongside riverwalks with thousands of visitors, performance artists, and musicians. This is an unofficial account.
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This feed covers the most recent four days, and may be quiet during the winter off-season.
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New Year’s Eve fireworks from Providence, Rhode Island
YouTube video by David Leavitt
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January 1, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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Happy New Year. Have you ever been to WaterFire?
January 1, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Happy New Year. Have you ever been to WaterFire?
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Providence just dropped $3.75M to keep WaterFire burning bright with a 20-year lease deal. Smart move for a gem that pulls us all together. What’s your fave WaterFire memory? #WaterFire #ProvidenceRI #OceanState
City Provides $3.75M Spark for WaterFire
The city of Providence is using a $3.75 million sale-leaseback deal to provide financial support to WaterFire Providence, securing a 20-year lease that benefits both the city and the popular attraction.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Providence just dropped $3.75M to keep WaterFire burning bright with a 20-year lease deal. Smart move for a gem that pulls us all together. What’s your fave WaterFire memory? #WaterFire #ProvidenceRI #OceanState
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Time a visit to WaterFire, which is this insanely wonderful mix of art and music and community and FUN. It’s SUCH a great walkable city too! Make sure you walk up to Federal Hill for some authentic Italian food. Walk on cobblestone streets and you’ll find WHATEVER type of food/drink +
waterfire.org
waterfire.org
WaterFire Providence – WaterFire Providence
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 engagemen...
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December 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Time a visit to WaterFire, which is this insanely wonderful mix of art and music and community and FUN. It’s SUCH a great walkable city too! Make sure you walk up to Federal Hill for some authentic Italian food. Walk on cobblestone streets and you’ll find WHATEVER type of food/drink +
waterfire.org
waterfire.org
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A new lease agreement between the City of Providence and WaterFire will give the nonprofit full access to its headquarters, the WaterFire Arts Center, for the next two decades.
New lease agreement means long-term stability for WaterFire Providence
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signed a lease Wednesday, guaranteeing the WaterFire Arts Center another two decades of stability.
www.wpri.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
A new lease agreement between the City of Providence and WaterFire will give the nonprofit full access to its headquarters, the WaterFire Arts Center, for the next two decades.
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Councilwoman Ryan champions a lease for the WaterFire organization, highlighting its vital role in boosting Providence's economy and cultural identity.
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#ProvidenceCityProvidenceCounty #RI #ProvidenceCulture #EconomicDevelopment #CitizenPortal #CulturalAnchor
Learn more here
#ProvidenceCityProvidenceCounty #RI #ProvidenceCulture #EconomicDevelopment #CitizenPortal #CulturalAnchor
Council hears support for lease of WaterFire Arts Center, citing tourism and downtown economic benefits
Council members urged approval of a proposed lease to the WaterFire organization for a city-owned building, arguing the arts event boosts tourism and downtown businesses; discussion was supportive and the council advanced related consent items.
citizenportal.ai
December 12, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Councilwoman Ryan champions a lease for the WaterFire organization, highlighting its vital role in boosting Providence's economy and cultural identity.
Learn more here
#ProvidenceCityProvidenceCounty #RI #ProvidenceCulture #EconomicDevelopment #CitizenPortal #CulturalAnchor
Learn more here
#ProvidenceCityProvidenceCounty #RI #ProvidenceCulture #EconomicDevelopment #CitizenPortal #CulturalAnchor
What started out as a phone booth for visitors to leave their thoughts, feelings and experiences - slowly turned into something so much bigger.
Video created by BOATS (Based on a True Story) in collaboration with WaterFire Providence.
Video created by BOATS (Based on a True Story) in collaboration with WaterFire Providence.
WaterFire - The Heart of Providence
YouTube video by WaterFire Providence
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December 9, 2025 at 11:43 PM
What started out as a phone booth for visitors to leave their thoughts, feelings and experiences - slowly turned into something so much bigger.
Video created by BOATS (Based on a True Story) in collaboration with WaterFire Providence.
Video created by BOATS (Based on a True Story) in collaboration with WaterFire Providence.
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Waterfire in Providence. Truly one of those local holidays.
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#waterfireprov #rhodeisland #goprovidence #vacation #travel #gaytravel #gaytraveler #gaytraveling #lgbttravel #lgbtqtravel #worldtravel #solotravel #slowtravel #hiddengem
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#waterfireprov #rhodeisland #goprovidence #vacation #travel #gaytravel #gaytraveler #gaytraveling #lgbttravel #lgbtqtravel #worldtravel #solotravel #slowtravel #hiddengem
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Waterfire in Providence. Truly one of those local holidays.
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#waterfireprov #rhodeisland #goprovidence #vacation #travel #gaytravel #gaytraveler #gaytraveling #lgbttravel #lgbtqtravel #worldtravel #solotravel #slowtravel #hiddengem
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#waterfireprov #rhodeisland #goprovidence #vacation #travel #gaytravel #gaytraveler #gaytraveling #lgbttravel #lgbtqtravel #worldtravel #solotravel #slowtravel #hiddengem
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Experience Indigenous Arts in Celebration of the Winter Solstice at WaterFire Arts Center
->Cultural Survival | #indigenous | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
->Cultural Survival | #indigenous | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
Experience Indigenous Arts in Celebration of the Winter Solstice at WaterFire Arts Center
Experience Indigenous Arts in Celebration of the Winter Solstice at WaterFire Arts Center Providence, RI (December 5, 2025) — Indigenous Peoples’ rights organization, Cultural Survival, is thrilled to announce the return of its iconic Indigenous Arts Festival this holiday season...
www.culturalsurvival.org
December 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Experience Indigenous Arts in Celebration of the Winter Solstice at WaterFire Arts Center
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Experience Indigenous Arts in Celebration of the Winter Solstice at WaterFire Arts Center
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December 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Experience Indigenous Arts in Celebration of the Winter Solstice at WaterFire Arts Center
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WaterFire is a free event in
Providence, Rhode Island
#Providence #RhodeIsland #urban #EastCoastKin #urbanscene #cityscape #cityscene #FireWalk #WaterFire #city #urbanlandscape #UrbanGaze #streetphotography #photography #fire #ColorADay #YellowThu #NightmareNov #Flame #Scape #photographersofbluesky
Providence, Rhode Island
#Providence #RhodeIsland #urban #EastCoastKin #urbanscene #cityscape #cityscene #FireWalk #WaterFire #city #urbanlandscape #UrbanGaze #streetphotography #photography #fire #ColorADay #YellowThu #NightmareNov #Flame #Scape #photographersofbluesky
November 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
WaterFire is a free event in
Providence, Rhode Island
#Providence #RhodeIsland #urban #EastCoastKin #urbanscene #cityscape #cityscene #FireWalk #WaterFire #city #urbanlandscape #UrbanGaze #streetphotography #photography #fire #ColorADay #YellowThu #NightmareNov #Flame #Scape #photographersofbluesky
Providence, Rhode Island
#Providence #RhodeIsland #urban #EastCoastKin #urbanscene #cityscape #cityscene #FireWalk #WaterFire #city #urbanlandscape #UrbanGaze #streetphotography #photography #fire #ColorADay #YellowThu #NightmareNov #Flame #Scape #photographersofbluesky
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My inner Goth girl and Viking ancestors love Providence Waterfire so much. How is it that I've never been here before?
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November 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
My inner Goth girl and Viking ancestors love Providence Waterfire so much. How is it that I've never been here before?
waterfire.org/schedule/202...
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The Providence City Council's Finance Committee just approved a groundbreaking plan to purchase a key building for WaterFire Providence—could this be the lifeline the beloved arts organization needs?
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#ProvidenceCityProvidenceCounty #RI #CitizenPortal #CulturalInvestment
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#ProvidenceCityProvidenceCounty #RI #CitizenPortal #CulturalInvestment
Finance committee approves 20-year lease and city purchase to shore up WaterFire Providence arts center
The Providence City Council Finance Committee voted to advance a plan for the city to purchase the building at 475 Bezd Street and lease it to WaterFire Providence for 20 years at $1 per year. City staff and WaterFire leaders said the transaction is intended to recapitalize the nonprofit after pandemic-era losses and preserve a major tourism and文化c
citizenportal.ai
November 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The Providence City Council's Finance Committee just approved a groundbreaking plan to purchase a key building for WaterFire Providence—could this be the lifeline the beloved arts organization needs?
Click to read more!
#ProvidenceCityProvidenceCounty #RI #CitizenPortal #CulturalInvestment
Click to read more!
#ProvidenceCityProvidenceCounty #RI #CitizenPortal #CulturalInvestment
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Last night’s Waterfire lighting in PVD last night was sublime. A beautiful night surrounded by people just celebrating life. After the lighting everyone decamped to the vendor space set up near RISD. The sense of community brought all the feels 😊
The music playing is ‘Yizkor for Rabin’ by Davka.
The music playing is ‘Yizkor for Rabin’ by Davka.
November 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Last night’s Waterfire lighting in PVD last night was sublime. A beautiful night surrounded by people just celebrating life. After the lighting everyone decamped to the vendor space set up near RISD. The sense of community brought all the feels 😊
The music playing is ‘Yizkor for Rabin’ by Davka.
The music playing is ‘Yizkor for Rabin’ by Davka.
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Celebrated the generations of Rhode Island veterans who served our nation with our uniquely RI tradition, WaterFire.
When we come together, we can bring light into the darkness and uplift our shared appreciation of patriotism, service, and sacrifice for the country we love.
When we come together, we can bring light into the darkness and uplift our shared appreciation of patriotism, service, and sacrifice for the country we love.
November 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Celebrated the generations of Rhode Island veterans who served our nation with our uniquely RI tradition, WaterFire.
When we come together, we can bring light into the darkness and uplift our shared appreciation of patriotism, service, and sacrifice for the country we love.
When we come together, we can bring light into the darkness and uplift our shared appreciation of patriotism, service, and sacrifice for the country we love.
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Last night we honored Rhode Island’s veterans at WaterFire's Annual Salute to Veterans.
I am grateful for every Rhode Islander who has served and for the community members who come together each year to say thank you.
I am grateful for every Rhode Islander who has served and for the community members who come together each year to say thank you.
November 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Last night we honored Rhode Island’s veterans at WaterFire's Annual Salute to Veterans.
I am grateful for every Rhode Islander who has served and for the community members who come together each year to say thank you.
I am grateful for every Rhode Islander who has served and for the community members who come together each year to say thank you.
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See also the 2022 PBS documentary "WaterFire: Art and Soul of a City"
WaterFire: Art and Soul of a City
WaterFire is a unique sensory experience where two rivers converge in Providence, RI.
www.pbs.org
October 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
See also the 2022 PBS documentary "WaterFire: Art and Soul of a City"
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WaterFire Providence is lighting up the rivers on Nov 1, 2025, for a Salute to Veterans. Bonfires, music, and community from 5:30 to 10 PM. Free for all. Who’s joining to honor our vets? #WaterFire #ProvidenceRI #VeteransSalute
WaterFire Salute to Veterans - Full Lighting in Providence
On November 1, 2025, WaterFire Providence will host a Full Lighting event as a Salute to Veterans. The lighting ceremony begins at 5:30 PM and the braziers will remain lit until 10:00 PM along the rivers in downtown Providence. This event features a unique series of bonfire installations accompanied by music from original artists, creating a vibrant cultural and community experience. The event is supported by Rhode Island Energy, Manchester Street Station, and other local sponsors, and is free and open to the public.
waterfire.org
November 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
WaterFire Providence is lighting up the rivers on Nov 1, 2025, for a Salute to Veterans. Bonfires, music, and community from 5:30 to 10 PM. Free for all. Who’s joining to honor our vets? #WaterFire #ProvidenceRI #VeteransSalute
Columnist Mark Patinkin makes a plea to the Providence City Council about a make-or-break vote for WaterFire.
WaterFire is invaluable. It's why Mark Patinkin says Providence needs to step in
More importantly, to me, critics echo the visionless mindset that cost us the PawSox.
www.providencejournal.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Columnist Mark Patinkin makes a plea to the Providence City Council about a make-or-break vote for WaterFire.
WaterFire honors Rhode Island’s veterans and active duty military personnel with a Salute to Veterans Ceremony. It will be a truly moving and inspiring evening as 100 veterans holding torches will process into the WaterPlace Park Basin and create a Ring of Fire during the lighting of the braziers.
Join WaterFire for a Salute to Veterans Torch Ceremony this weekend
This coming Saturday, November 1, the WaterFire team is proud to honor Rhode Island’s Veterans and active duty military personnel from all service branches with their Salute to Veterans Ceremony an…
www.wpri.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:03 PM
WaterFire honors Rhode Island’s veterans and active duty military personnel with a Salute to Veterans Ceremony. It will be a truly moving and inspiring evening as 100 veterans holding torches will process into the WaterPlace Park Basin and create a Ring of Fire during the lighting of the braziers.
WaterFire Providence presents a Full Lighting of WaterFire on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The lighting will begin at 5:30 PM, and the braziers will remain lit until 10:00 PM.
November 1, 2025 - WaterFire Music Program – WaterFire Providence
November 1, 2025 – Music Program
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October 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
WaterFire Providence presents a Full Lighting of WaterFire on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The lighting will begin at 5:30 PM, and the braziers will remain lit until 10:00 PM.
Brown University parents and students expressed disappointment seeing that WaterFire Providence was not on this year’s schedule.
Brown’s budgetary woes extinguish this year’s Family Weekend WaterFire
Parents and students expressed disappointment seeing that the event was not on this year’s schedule.
www.browndailyherald.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Brown University parents and students expressed disappointment seeing that WaterFire Providence was not on this year’s schedule.
The WaterFire spinoff event in Sharon, Pennsylvania, is ending.
Waning corporate philanthropy nationwide, and tough times for American workers (who have less time and energy available to volunteer), might be a factor.
www.waterfiresharonpa.org/2025/10/21/w...
Waning corporate philanthropy nationwide, and tough times for American workers (who have less time and energy available to volunteer), might be a factor.
www.waterfiresharonpa.org/2025/10/21/w...
October 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The WaterFire spinoff event in Sharon, Pennsylvania, is ending.
Waning corporate philanthropy nationwide, and tough times for American workers (who have less time and energy available to volunteer), might be a factor.
www.waterfiresharonpa.org/2025/10/21/w...
Waning corporate philanthropy nationwide, and tough times for American workers (who have less time and energy available to volunteer), might be a factor.
www.waterfiresharonpa.org/2025/10/21/w...
WaterFire does need stronger financial management, but the crackpots of GoLocalProv, and its fanboys, are hardly the people to provide it. Sigh.
October 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
WaterFire does need stronger financial management, but the crackpots of GoLocalProv, and its fanboys, are hardly the people to provide it. Sigh.
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reading a local newswire critical of bailing out Waterfire, i do think crediting that it brings money to parking lots is (regardless of really any other consideration) is sort of damning of yr first paragraph
October 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
reading a local newswire critical of bailing out Waterfire, i do think crediting that it brings money to parking lots is (regardless of really any other consideration) is sort of damning of yr first paragraph