Full Fire
Tonight’s fire sponsors are Providence Hotels, Restaurants & Other Generous Supporters
TIME OF FIRE:
The fires will be lit shortly after sunset at 8:21 p.m. and remain lit until midnight.
WEATHER UPDATES:
(Updated: 6/12/10 6:29 p.m.) The temperature will be in the mid 70’s with partly cloudy skies throughout the day and drop to the low 60’s in the evening. There is a chance of rain and thunderstorms, but we’ve been watching the weather closely and think the major storms will pass by about 8:30. So, bring your umbrellas and get ready to experience the beauty of WaterFire in a whole new way! We’ll see you at the river!
**Due to the rain forecast for this evening, we are unable to offer Starry Starry Night or Luminaria. Please join us for the next full lighting on June 26th to share your wishes with the world!
WaterFire Events |
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Details |
Luminaria |
Luminaria Stations are placed throughout the park and are in place at sunset until 11:00 p.m. |
Unfortunately, due to the rain forecast for this evening, we are unable to offer Luminaria. We hope you will share your dedication with us at the next lighting on June 26th! |
Luminaria Ceremony:
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The celebration will take place in Memorial Park at 9:00 p.m. |
For the first time ever The Met School, WaterFire Providence, and Cox Communications join forces in a sparkling celebration of the accomplishments and dreams of Met students. |
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Located on the corner of Steeple and Washington Streets, the tent will be up from sunset until 11:00 p.m. |
Come stop by our new merchandise and information tent. We have fantastic new designs on t-shirts, bags, sweatshirts and more. |
Ribbons of Light |
Ribbons of Light Stations are placed throughout the park marked by illuminated blue columns and are in place at sunset until 11:00 p.m. |
Celebrate your support of WaterFire Providence & become a part of the magic! |
Starry Starry Night |
One hundred luminous blue stars are suspended in the triangular grove of trees in Memorial Park right next to Hemenway’s restaurant. |
Beneath the beautiful blue stars are hundreds of Luminaria candle lanterns flickering on the lawn. Please join us by making a wish and adding your light to the night. **The installation is weather dependent and the Star Field will not be on display if the forcast calls for rain. |
Fire Dancer: Spogga |
Spogga performs throughout the park |
Spogga, the WaterFire Fire Dancer, spins fire by the river. |
The Gargoyles and the Oracles |
The World War I Monument (in Memorial Park near College and South Main Streets) |
Discover the Gargoyles! The Gargoyles are the creation of Ten31 Productions in Providence. |
Mime Artist Michael Grando |
Grando performs on the river as his character, Pierrot, tossing hundreds of long-stem carnations to the crowd from a boat starting at 8:30 p.m. and continuing throughout the evening. |
Michael Grando, the noted master mime, will protray Pierrot (Pedrolino) from the Commedia del’arte, in his naive and everlasting quest to win the heart of a beautiful girl. Each flower that Pierrot tosses to the crowd is accompanied by a different quote that illuminates the connections between life and art. |
Outside Events |
Location and Time |
Details |
RiverWalk: Before the Fires are Lit |
Tours last 60 min. and depart at 5:30 p.m. from the John Brown House Museum on 52 Power Street in Providence |
This walk shares the history of Rhode Island’s capital city and the history of WaterFire. $10 per person. Half of all ticket proceeds from the river walk benefit WaterFire Providence. The tour takes place on all full lightings, reservations requested: Dalila Goulart @ 401.331.8575 x45 or programs@rihs.org. |
Shakespeare in the Park |
The performance starts at 8:00 p.m. in Roger Williams National Memorial at 282 North Main Street in Providence. |
The Rhode Island Shakespeare Theater, TRIST, presents William Shakespeare’s Henry VIII |
Providence Art Festival |
The festival will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is on Westminster Street in downcity Providence. |
Local artists, live music, and delicious local foods. Find out more at www.indowncity.com/news |
Don’t miss the wonderful story that Barnaby added to our WaterFire "My Story" collection.
It will explain the background behind a special tribute that will be at WaterFire this Saturday, June 12th!