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FULL FIRE
Tonight’s Fire Sponsors are:
Providence College Alumni Association & Bank of America
WaterFire is delighted to celebarate PC’s annual Alumni Reunion Weekend
and welcome Bank of America Community Volunteers
Rhode Island Arts & Culture Team!
TIME OF FIRE:
The fires will be lit shortly after sunset (8:15 p.m.) and remain lit until MIDNIGHT.
WEATHER UPDATES:
Clear skies ahead! Mid to high 60’s for the evening.
| Time | Along the River | Market Square & College Street | Memorial Park |
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| 8:00 |
College Street Make sure you stop by the Bank of America info rable where they will have a special giveaway! |
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| SUNSET 8:15 |
Sunset- midnight
80 Bonfires on the river |
Sunset - 11 Make it a Starry Starry Night by wishing upon a star and become a part of the installation! World War Memorial: Be mesmerized The Gargoyles and the Oracles from Ten31 Productions |
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| 9:00 | 8 - 10 Spogga, the fire dancer, skillfully dances admist the sparks spinning fire along the river. |
8 - 10 Stop by to see Andrew Anselmo, "The Origami Guy" making paper come alive in Market Square Catch Mime Artist Michael Grando protraying Pierrot (Pedrolino) from the Commedia del’arte, in his naive and everlasting quest to win the heart of a beautiful girl. He will be making his way up and down the river tossing visitors complimentary carnations which reflect the connection between life and art! |
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| 10:00 | |||
| 11:00-Midnight | 80 Bonfires continue until midnight |
Outside Events |
Location and Time |
Details |
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. |