Tonight’s lighting is brought to you by
CVS Caremark Downtown 5k
&
Webster Bank
The fires will be lit shortly after sunset at 6:51 p.m. and remain lit until 12:30 a.m.
Join the Kick-Off of the CVS Caremark Downtown 5K!
CVS Caremark celebrates the 20th year of the CVS Caremark Downtown 5K. This week’s WaterFire kicks off the race on Sunday, September 20 in downtown Providence. The CVS Caremark Downtown 5K has become Rhode Island’s largest running event and is a fantastic event for families.
Webster Bank Celebrates their Third Year as a WaterFire Sponsor!
Webster Bank is very pleased to provide sponsorship support to a nonprofit organization that has such a significant, positive affect on the local community.
"WaterFire brings together people of all ages and from all walks of life, and provides a much-needed economic boon for many local businesses, restaurants and shops," -Brenda Greene
Vice President of Public Affairs for Webster Bank
Weather Updates:
(Updated: 9/19/09 2:36 AM): WaterFire is almost here! The forecast calls for a perfect night with clear skies and cool temperatures, starting at 60 degrees and cooling down towards 50 around 11:00 pm. It is going to be another beautiful night for this season of WaterFire and all the many special events are going ahead for tonight as planned! Dress warm and we will toss some logs on the fire for you.
We need everyone to donate…
Your support keeps us going. We are asking everyone to make a donation at a WaterFire Ambassador station. We will give you a glowing blue necklace so that you can add your light to the night! Donate $20 or more and receive a special RED glow necklace!
*Please realize that the commercial novelty vendors outside the park are not affiliated with WaterFire and your purchase there does not support WaterFire. Further, many of those who attend WaterFire find the flashing, and strobing novelties they sell are disruptive and distracting and ruin the calm of the WaterFire evening.
WaterFire Luminaria Tributes:
Do you have a special wish, dedication, and/or remembrance you would like to make at WaterFire? Please visit one of our luminaria stations where, for a $5 donation, a WaterFire volunteer will light your candle lantern, lead you into the park, and help you place it in a special spot so you can share your tribute with the world. Click here for more information!
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Join us for the unveiling of the new children’s book, THE WATERFIRE DUCK!
Bring the magic of WaterFire home with you in this beautifully crafted, hardcover children’s book for the whole family to enjoy!
There will be a book signing reception by the stage in the Waterplace Basin from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. with the author, Kiki Latimer, and the illustrator, Bunny Griffeth. Barnaby Evans, the creator of WaterFire, will join them from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to sign and personalize your books.
Clear Currents, a New Special Event!
WaterFire invites experienced canoeists to join us and help in creating an artwork to celebrate the improved water quality of the Woonasquatucket River. For more information on the event and being a part of this memorable paddle, please visit: www.waterfire.org/clearcurrents!
Maker Faire: Rhode Island
WaterFire is excited and proud to be a venue for the Maker Faire. Come see over 50 exhibitors from across RI showing their do-it-yourself projects from sophisticated engineering projects to unique artistic innovations and much, much more! There will be demonstrations by AS220 Lab, Brown University Robot Lab, and the Boston Museum of Science. Come learn how you can get informed and involved!
The event will be held at Sovereign Plaza- at the intersection of Weybosset & Westminster Streets from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
The Rhode Island Kung Fu Club Performs the Traditional Chinese Lion Dance!
Once again, WaterFire is thrilled to welcome the Rhode Island Kung Fu Club (RIKFC)! The RIKFC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the martial and cultural arts of kung fu and traditional Chinese lion dance.
The lion dance symbolizes good luck and positive energy. This dynamic, vibrant performance by the RIKFC is done with a brightly-colored lion and accompanied by exciting music. The skill and spirit to perform lion dance are developed through dedicated kung fu training. The RIKFC offers tuition-free instruction and welcomes students of all ages and cultural backgrounds. For more information about the program or performances, please contact - rikungfuclub@gmail.com
The RIKFC will perform throughout WaterFire from sunset to 9:00 p.m.
Capoiera by Grupo Ondas on College Street!
The astonishing graceful and musical martial art from Brazil and Cape Verde is presented in all its magical forms in a street roda on College Street near the intersection with North Main Street. Various performances during the evening.
Roger Williams Park Zoo: Pumpkin Display!
A wonderful preview for Roger Williams Park Zoo’s popular Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, will be on display throughout the night at the basin in Waterplace Park.
Latino Unity Festival at the Bank of America Skating Center
During the early part of the evening keep an eye out for flags and performers representing Latino Unity!
Congratulations Rebecca and Marc!
The couple will be celebrating their wedding with WaterFire on Saturday evening!
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Starry, Starry Night!
Barnaby Evans and WaterFire Providence have unveiled the most "stellar"project to date — one that asks you to dream big and share your wish with the world. A wish for peace; a wish for love; a wish for grace; whatever your wish may be, come and share it at WaterFire and help us create a spectacle in the sky.
WaterFire is a celebration of community and we are dedicated to inspiring the city of Providence. Our wish is that with your support, we can make many more wishes come true.
Click HERE for more information about Starry, Starry Night!
The Music of WaterFire:
WaterFire offers a new and unusual program of music each night that is curated by Barnaby Evans from sources all around the world. The music is likely not something you have heard before and we hope you discover something new and wonderful.
WaterFire prints a detailed music program for all full lightings which lists the artists’ names, the CD titles, and the exact start time of each piece. Please pick one up at the Ribbons of Light station, where you can also make a donation to Keep the Fires Burning! (The programs cost us about $3 to print.)
Click here for more about the Music of WaterFire and information regarding how to send us your suggestions and inquiries!
THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO BEFORE THE EVENT!
Roger Williams National Memorial presents an afternoon of Fairytales!
3:00 PM, 282 North Main St. The Kaleidoscope Theatre will be performing a spectacular musical production of GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS, right in the park! There will also be a special princess appearance by Snow White and Cinderella starting at 2:00 PM!
For more information on this performance and other park programs, please contact Park Ranger Sparkle Bryant at 401.521.7266 or sparkle_bryant@nps.gov.
WaterFire Merchandise:
7:00PM - 10:30PM WaterFire Merchandise Sales Table opens at the RISD auditorium for the night. Purchase WaterFire merchandise such as posters, t-shirts, commemorative hats, and tote bags and help keep the fires burning!
Please visit this page often as the evening gets closer!
We will be filling it with exciting updates and great tips & information!