WaterFire

Top 6% of attractions in Providence
7/10

6 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.
CNN CNN
"On designated nights throughout the spring, summer and fall, more than 80 dazzling bonfires blaze along the river as the city celebrates WaterFire, a transformative public art..."
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New York Times New York Times
"WaterFire lights up the downtown waterways at sunset from May through New Year's Eve; the 2026 season features 500 public torchbearer positions, an America 250 celebration on July 4, and..."
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