Friday, June 12 (Basin Lighting)

Friday, June 12th Details

Celebrating the Summer of Soccer in Rhode Island
Basin Lighting – Waterplace Park
Sunset (8:21 pm) – 10:00 pm
Onshore programming and vendors open at 7:00 pm

Basin Lighting Supported By:

Rhode Island Sports Commission

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Be One of 500 Milestone Torchbearers This Season

Each season, hundreds of community members help carry the fire. In 2026, a special group of 500 Torchbearers will mark WaterFire’s 500th lighting; one of them could be you. Step into a leading role in bringing this significant moment to life.

Each torch procession welcomes a limited number of participants, offering an intimate and memorable way to experience the lighting. It’s a chance to help bring light to the night and play a visible role in sustaining WaterFire for the future.

Participation details: Torchbearers must be comfortable walking down steps into the basin while carrying a lit torch (approximately 2 lbs) and standing for the duration of the ceremony.

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