WaterFire Events

Location and Time 

 Details

 Luminaria

Sunset - 11:00 PM
Luminaria Stations are placed throughout the park

Come light a candle to celebrate or remember!

The WaterFire Store on Steeple Street

Sunset - 11:00 PM
Located on the corner of Steeple and Washington Streets

Come stop by our new merchandise and information tent.  We have fantastic new designs on t-shirts, bags, sweatshirts and more.

Ribbons of Light

Sunset - 11:00 PM
Ribbons of Light Stations are placed throughout the park marked by illuminated blue columns

Celebrate your support of WaterFire Providence & become a part of the magic!

Starry, Starry Night

Sunset - 11:00 PM
One hundred luminous blue stars are suspended in the triangular grove of trees in Memorial Park right next to Hemenway’s restaurant.

Beneath the beautiful blue stars are hundreds of Luminaria candle lanterns flickering on the lawn.  Please join us by making a wish and adding your light to the night.

**The installation is weather dependent and the Star Field will not be on display if the forecast calls for rain.

Bridge of Stars Unveiling

Sunset - 11:00 PM
There will be over 20 blue stars illuminating the bridge in Waterplace Park 

An extension of Barnaby Evans’ popular Starry, Starry Night Installation.

Come add your light to the night by making a wish.

Honoring Rhode Island Recovery Month

7:00 PM
There will be a special luminaria procession of over 300 luminaria candle lanterns from Roger Williams Memorial to Starry, Starry Night in Memorial Park in celebration of Rhode Island Rally for Recovery

Thanks to RI Rally for Recovery
sponsors DATA of RI, CATG, and RICCMHO.

Verizon Communications & Verizon Wireless Station

Sunset - 10:00 PM
Intersection of College and North Main Streets

Stop by the Verizon tent for information and special giveaways including New England Patriots’ tickets.

Don’t forget to donate your used cell phones and accessories at the tent.  Donations go to Hopeline to benifit victims of domestic violence.

Fire Dancer: Spogga

Sunset - 10:00 PM
Spogga performs throughout the park

Spogga, the WaterFire Fire Dancer, spins fire by the river. 

The Gargoyles and the Oracles

Sunset - 10:00 PM
The World War I Monument (in Memorial Park near College and South Main Streets) 

Discover the Gargoyles!

The Gargoyles are the creation of Ten31 Productions in Providence.

Mime Artist Michael Grando

Sunset - 10:00 PM
Grando performs on the river as his character, Pierrot, tossing hundreds of long-stem carnations to the crowd from a boat starting at 8:30 p.m. and continuing throughout the evening.

Michael Grando, the noted master mime, will protray Pierrot (Pedrolino) from the Commedia del’arte, in his naive and everlasting quest to win the heart of a beautiful girl. Each flower that Pierrot tosses to the crowd is accompanied by a different quote that illuminates the connections between life and art.

Andrew Anselmo: "The Origami Guy"

Sunset - 10:00 PM
Market Square (next to the RISD Auditorium, between South Main Street and the river)

For years, Mr. Anselmo has brought his origami paper creations including frogs, cranes, penguins, and many more to the streets of Providence to the delight of thousands. 

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Preview

Sunset - 10:00 PM
Near the Memorial Boulevard tunnel in Waterplace Basin

Roger Williams Park Zoo
will be displaying creatively
carved pumpkins in the Waterplace
basin area, previewing their
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
event being held at the zoo from October 7th until the 31st. 

Visit their website for more details www.rwpzoo.org

Outside Events

Location and Time

 Details

The 8th Annual Rhode Island Rally for Recovery

Join the Voices
for Recovery:
NOW, more than ever.

2 - 7 P.M.
Roger Williams National Memorial on North Main Street, Providence
(In the park, corner
of Canal Street
& Park Row)

The RI Rally for Recovery is Rhode Island’s celebration of National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

The RI Rally for Recovery is a FREE, family-friendly festival seeking to raise awareness about drug and alcohol addiction, mental illness, developmental disabilities, and the journey of recovery.

For more information about the event please visit www.rally4recovery.com

RiverWalk: Before the Fires are Lit

Tours last 60 min. and depart at 5:30 p.m. from the John Brown House Museum on 52 Power Street in Providence

This walk shares the history of Rhode Island’s capital city and the history of WaterFire. $10 per person. Half of all ticket proceeds from the river walk benefit WaterFire Providence. The tour takes place on all full lightings, reservations requested: Dalila Goulart @ 401.331.8575 x45 or programs@rihs.org.