C is for Cure: A WaterFire Lighting for RI Defeats Hep C sponsored by GILEAD. WATERFIRE IS GOING AHEAD AS PLANNED! We are closely monitoring the forecast and expect the showers/storms to pass through well before the lighting begins at sunset. All Full WaterFire installations light up over eighty braziers from Waterplace Park to Memorial/South Main… Read More »July 28th, 2018 – Full Lighting
This is the tenth anniversary of “the biggest project you’ll never see,” otherwise known as Narragansett Bay Commission’s Combined Sewer Overflow Project (CSO). It’s been ten years since the Project went on-line and the results have been impressive — Phases I and II of the CSO have captured and treated… Read More »WaterFire salutes Narragansett Bay Commission for ten years of success in cleaning up the Bay!
WaterFire is ON for this Saturday Evening! The rain front has passed and it should clear for a wonderful evening. Check Twitter or Facebook for late-breaking updates. The lighting will occur on schedule. C is for Cure: A WaterFire Lighting for RI Defeats Hep C sponsored by GILEAD Event activities begin in Waterplace Park at 6:00 p.m.… Read More »August 5th, 2017 – Full Lighting
WaterFire Providence and the Narragansett Bay Commission have partnered to present this year’s Clear Currents community paddling event that celebrates improved water quality in RI. Clear Currents features close to 60 illuminated Japanese koi (fish) temporarily mounted on canoes and kayaks that registered participants will paddle up and down the… Read More »The Narragansett Bay Commission Helps to Light Up the Rivers
This event is being sponsored by Amica Insurance and Fidelity Investments. July 22nd, 2017 – Full Lighting Sunset: 8:14 p.m. Lighting time: 8:34 p.m. The fires will remain lit until 12:30 a.m. Music Program [one_half] [/one_half] [one_half_last] [/one_half_last] All Full WaterFire installations light up over eighty braziers from Waterplace Park to Memorial/South Main Street Park on the… Read More »July 22nd, 2017 – Full Lighting
[one_half] Sponsored by Amica Insurance and thanks to the generous support of the Textron Charitable Trust. [/one_half] [one_half_last] [/one_half_last] July 9th, 2016 Event Info: [sc name=”highlight” ] There is the potential for some passing rain showers in the forecast for Saturday afternoon and evening. The WaterFire lighting will be going ahead as planned. Check our… Read More »July 9th, 2016 – Full Lighting
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!
WaterFire Providence was created by Barnaby Evans in 1994 with his “First Fire.” This first fire became a hit and in years since, WaterFire Providence has expanded to include over 80 Braziers that are lit throughout their events every season. The Providence Journal spoke of Waterfire Providence in 1997 describing… Read More »Celebrating 20 Years of Creative Placemaking in Providence
Sponsored by Amica Insurance and Cox Business. [one_half] For 11 years, Amica Insurance has been a proud supporter of WaterFire Providence, and we are happy to continue our support of this magical experience, which remains free to the public. [/one_half] [one_half_last] Cox Business provides Data, Voice and Video services for… Read More »August 23rd, 2014 – Full Lighting
The fires will be lit shortly after sunset (6:34pm) and remain lit until MIDNIGHT. Tonight’s sponsors are: Roger Williams University & Roger Williams University School of Law Celebrating 20 Years Roger Williams University and the Roger Williams University School of Law have teamed up with WaterFire to celebrate! Roger Williams University and the School of… Read More »September 28th Full WaterFire Lighting
