Special events that are happening downtown.
(Before, During, or After WaterFire.)
Keep an eye out for new additions.
Experience the Speed, Color and Excitement of Professional Bicycle Racing Along the Riverfront!
The Cox Charities Cycling Classic is among the top 30 professional bicycle races in the nation. Part of the prestigious USA Cycling National Racing Calendar (NRC), this event features some of the best cyclists from around the globe, including world and national champions, and is a thrill to
experience! Held on a one-mile course along the Providence riverfront, with the start/finish line on South Main Street, this exciting event showcasing 150 professional cyclists racing shoulder-to-shoulder at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour as they complete 50 laps in a spectacular display of speed, teamwork and strategy. Come watch some of the world’s finest athletes race up the grueling climb of College Hill, followed by a thrilling high-speed descent back to the riverfront. The 150 racers drafting, bumping, and cornering in a whirling, colorful display of speed is an experience not to be missed! And with a "WaterFire" event following the racing action, be sure to mark, Saturday June 28th on your calendar as one of the highlights of the summer
season.
Friends of WaterFire
WHO ARE THE FRIENDS OF WATERFIRE?
In February 2008, volunteers of WaterFire Providence joined together to form “Friends of WaterFire”, a volunteer group dedicated to raise money that will help keep the fires burning at WaterFire.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THESE EVENTS?
Friends of WaterFire or “FOW” is a group that believes strongly in the mission of WaterFire Providence: to inspireFRIENDS OF WATERFIRE SCHEDULED EVENTS