Full Fire
Tonight’s fire sponsors are APC by Schneider Electric and Providence Place
A special thanks to our Season Sponsor VOLVO for showcasing the brand new 2010 Volvo XC60 & 2010 Volvo S80 at the event on Steeple Street near the new WaterFire Store.
Looking to get involved with WaterFire? There’s still time to volunteer for this week’s fire (June 26)! Contact Allison (allison@watefire.org) to sign up.
TIME OF FIRE:
The fires will be lit shortly after sunset at 8:25 p.m. and remain lit until midnight.
WEATHER UPDATES:
(Updated: 6/26/10 7:25 p.m.) The predicted isolated thrunderstorms have largely pased though and it should be a great night. We are going ahead with the full lighting tonight as planned. We expect most of the night to be dry. We do encourage you to bring an umbrella just in case there are any passing light showers during parts of the evening. Most of the storm has already passed through for the night. We hope to see you down at the river!
WaterFire Events |
Location and Time |
Details |
Luminaria |
Luminaria Stations are placed throughout the park and are in place at sunset until 11:00 p.m. |
Come light a candle to celebrate or remember! |
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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. The WaterFire Duck
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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. |
Wishes into Reality |
Student wishes will be displayed from 9:00 p.m. onward in Memorial Park. |
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. |
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. |
Andrew Anselmo: "The Origami Guy" |
The Origami Guy will be performing on Canal Street (near The WaterFire Store on Steeple Street) |
For years, Mr. Anselmo has brought his origami paper creations including frogs, cranes, penguins, and many more to the streets of Providence to the delight of thousands. |
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. |
Zoobilee! Feast with the Beasts |
Roger Williams Park Zoo |
Click here for more information. |
