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America Flag and spotlights in Waterplace Park. Photo by Erin Cuddigan.

November 7th, 2015 – WaterFire Salute to Veterans

This fire is made possible by Gold Star Sponsor Walmart, presenting Sponsors of the Veterans Resource Fair The Walmart Foundation,Silver Star Sponsor Bank of America, Bronze Star Sponsors Dominion Power & Energy and Chase Canopy, Media Sponsor the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association and other supporting sponsors: Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD,… Read More »November 7th, 2015 – WaterFire Salute to Veterans

The RI State House in Pink. Photo by Tom Lincoln.

October 3rd, 2015 – Flames of Hope a Celebration of Life™

Sponsored by Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation and Your Rhode Island BMW Centers [one_half] The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation is pleased to sponsor WaterFire Providence, as we celebrate and honor those who are/have been affected by breast cancer. In partnership with WaterFire, Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life™… Read More »October 3rd, 2015 – Flames of Hope a Celebration of Life™

Waterplace Bridge. Photo by John Nickerson.

September 26th, 2015 – Full Lighting

Sponsored by Webster Bank, the Confucius Institute and US-China Institute at Bryant University, and Lifetime Medical. [one_third] For 80 years, Webster Bank has supported organizations that enrich our communities with vibrancy and hope. We are pleased to support WaterFire Providence® and it’s integral role in the city’s renaissance. Webster Bank, NA., Member FDIC.… Read More »September 26th, 2015 – Full Lighting

Clear Currents procession. Photo by Kevin Murrary.

September 12th, 2015 – Full Lighting

Sponsored by: the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists The Northeastern Society of Orthodontists (NESO) is a not-for-profit corporation, recognized as a constituent of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). NESO serves orthodontists in the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and the Canadian provinces of Quebec,… Read More »September 12th, 2015 – Full Lighting

Clear Currents paddlers in Waterplace Basin. Photo by Jen Bonin.

2015 Clear Currents T-Shirt Design Contest – Winner Announced!

Clear Currents is a WaterFire evening where we invite individuals to paddle on the river with their canoes and kayaks during the lighting (it’s not too late to sign up for this year’s event)! Each year participants attach an illuminated koi fish to their vessels to help us light up the night.… Read More »2015 Clear Currents T-Shirt Design Contest – Winner Announced!

Photo by Jennifer Bedford

The WaterFire Merchandise Store

[sc name=featured-caption name=”John Simonetti”] Shop WaterFire this Holiday Season! We are pleased to announce that our new online store is now open for business. Visit the store – https://waterfire.org/store. All of the great WaterFire Merchandise that you see at our events can easily and securely be purchased on our website.… Read More »The WaterFire Merchandise Store