"Flames of Hope" WaterFire
Full Fire
Tonight’s fire sponsor is Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation
TIME OF FIRE:
At the conclusion of the Illuminations of Light tribute at the Flames of Hope Village
in Station Park, there will be a torch procession down to Waterplace Park.
One hundred and fifty torches carried by breast cancer survivors will
circle the basin as the first fires are being lit.
The fires will be lit at 7:00 p.m. and remain lit until MIDNIGHT.
TRAFFIC:
Please expect delays and potential road closings, it is a busy day in downtown Providence, so try to come down as early as possible!
Events and road closings to be aware of:
- The Gloria Gemma 5K will be closing roads downtown in the morning at 10:00 a.m., here is the Flames of Hope 5K Map.
- Atwells Avenue will be closed for traffic on Columbus Day Weekend Festival.
- The RISD Alumni & Student Art Festival will be on Benefit Street from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WEATHER UPDATES:
(Updated: 10/9/10 11:32 AM): Today is a beautiful fall day in the mid-60’s, but will be cooling down to about 40 degrees for this evenings event. Wear your jackets and bring along your friends and family to warm up by the fires.
WaterFire Events |
Location and Time |
Details |
Luminaria |
Sunset - |
Come light a candle to celebrate or remember! |
Ribbons of Light |
Sunset - |
Celebrate your support of WaterFire Providence and The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation & become a part of the magic! |
The WaterFire Store on Steeple Street |
Sunset - |
Come stop by our new merchandise and information tent. We have fantastic new designs on t-shirts, bags, sweatshirts and more. |
Starry, Starry Night |
Sunset - |
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 forecast calls for rain. |
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Sunset - |
An extension of Barnaby Evans’ popular Starry, Starry Night Installation. |
Inca Son Performance |
6:30 p.m. on the Union Plaza steps near the Capital Grille |
The internationally acclaimed, award winning music and dance group, Inca Son. All dressed as their Inca forebears they will perform enchanting melodies on their Andean pan-flutes. |
Fire Dancers: Spogga & Melissa |
Spogga and Melissa perform throughout the park. | Catch Spogga & Meillsa, the WaterFire Fire Dancers, spining fire on the river.
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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 7:00 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 in Market Square. |
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. |
Flames of Hope: |
Location and Time |
Details |
Gloria Gemma 5k Run/Walk/Dog Walk |
Registration:
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Race Begins:
10:00 a.m.
The Gloria Gemma 5k will begin at the foot of the Rhode Island State House and take you on a beautiful course through the streets of downtown Providence.
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Lace up your sneakers and join in the race against breast cancer.
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Gidget’s Kids & Family Block Party |
11:30 - 4:30 p.m. The Flames of Hope Village in Station Park Right beside the Providence Place Mall and in front of the Rhode Island State House. |
Join the Gloria Gemma Foundation as they open the gates to the 2010 Flames of Hope Village with the annual block party.
Fun for the entire family, the party will include programming from "Y on the Move" and performances by "The Rhythm Room". Food, Fun & Discovery! |
Illuminations
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6:00 p.m.
Flames of Hope Village
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An amazingly uplifting musical tribute to the men and women who battle breast cancer, concluding with the Survivor torch procession down to the basin to light WaterFire. |
Flames of Hope Village |
6:30 p.m. - Midnight
Discover the keys to health and wellness at the Flames of Hope Village.
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Music, Food, Fun & Discovery! Live Music on the Main Stage: Featuring Brass Attack Featuring, new this year, the Art, Health & Wellness and the Healing Garden tents will give people the tools to healing the body, mind and spirit. |
Cotton Candy Boutique |
Sunset - 11:00 p.m. College Street Bridge |
Clothing, Jewelry & fun pink Accessories! All proceeds go to funding critical breast health programs, awareness and education. |
Verizon Communications & Verizon Wireless Booth |
Sunset - 11:00 p.m.
At the intersection of College & North Main Streets
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Visit the Verizon booth for a chance to win two tickets to the New England Patriots’ home game on October 17 vs. the Baltimore Ravens and other special giveaways!
Donate your used cell phones and cell phone accessories at the tent. Donations go to Hopeline to benefit victims of domestic violence. |
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. |
RISD Alumni & Student Art Sale |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine) |
Featuring thousands of items designed and created by alumni from all over the country and the world. |
Columbus Day Weekend Festival |
Atwells Avenue Opening Ceremony in De Pasquale Square on Saturday, October 9th at Noon. Parade Sunday, October, 10th Noon. |
The Federal Hill Commerce Association presents the Annual Columbus Day Festival the weekend of October 9, 10 & 11.
Fun, Entertainment, Food, Games, Rides.
Included in this year’s line up of bands are the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the 88th Army Band from RI. |
