Starts at Sunset #3
Event Details
Starts At Sunset is a new community gathering on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge sponsored by the Providence Tourism Council. This unique activation invites artists and observers to experience a night of immersive placemaking with living tableaus set against the backdrop of a picturesque sunset. WaterFire volunteers will be illuminating the bridge with the glow of five braziers.
The lower deck of the bridge will be transformed into a dedicated performance area, hosting acoustic music and other performances that will accompany the event’s overall ambiance. Adding an element of excitement, a fire spinner or flow artist will captivate the audience with their performances on the bridge piers.
In addition to the activation and gathering of artists on the bridge, there will be a variety of push carts offering tasty treats organized by the Providence Parks Department including the Guild Beer Garden which will be located in 195 District Park on the cityside of the bridge and Tizzy K’s Cereal Ice Cream which will be open on the east side of the bridge.
Saturday, October 28th
Artists gather from 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Sunset: 5:45 pm
Five WaterFire Braziers on the bridge are lit until 9:00 p.m.
Following the Wicked Walk organized by the City of Providence, there will be two live performances happening on the lower deck of the bridge. Catch alternating performances beginning at 6:45 p.m., by local band Mutter and poets Melisa Gomes, AudreyRose Wooden, Alexandria Astrofsky, Marleny Luna, Denezia, Toni Rose, and Charlene D’São Nicolau.
There will be two WaterFire Ambassador stations on each side of the bridge; stop by and support WaterFire with a donation or a purchase of locally designed apparel and gifts. Make a quick and easy donation with the DipJar and receive a ribbon of light.
Indulge in local food fairs and brews organized by the Providence Parks Department like Tizzy K’s Cereal Ice Cream which will be located on the South Water Street side, and The Guild Beer Garden and Ming’s Asian Street Food which will be located in 195 District Park.
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