WaterFire
4 expert reviews
“Before prime-time TV was a thing and smartphones ruled our waking lives, entertainment was achieved through communal events—dance halls, concerts, parades.”
– Travel + Leisure
"Fire pits are lit throughout the night in the middle of the river. A great night out at a near by out door restaurant and an evening walk by the river." Full review
"An iconic art installation that frankly defies explanation, "a bunch of metal basins are lit on fire and floated down the river"...formerly confined to a once-yearly lighting, WaterFire has expanded "
Rhode Island Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
"The three rivers that flow through downtown Providence are illuminated with displays of fire on and off the water...and sometimes accompanied by an art and food market. "
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The show is free, though donations are welcome.