WaterFire

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Top 6% of attractions in Providence
7 / 10

4 expert reviews

“Before prime-time TV was a thing and smartphones ruled our waking lives, entertainment was achieved through communal events—dance halls, concerts, parades.”

– Travel + Leisure

Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Fire pits are lit throughout the night in the middle of the river. A great night out at a near by out door restaurant and an evening walk by the river." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"An iconic art installation that frankly defies explanation, "a bunch of metal basins are lit on fire and floated down the river"...formerly confined to a once-yearly lighting, WaterFire has expanded "
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The three rivers that flow through downtown Providence are illuminated with displays of fire on and off the water...and sometimes accompanied by an art and food market. "
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The show is free, though donations are welcome.