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WaterFire

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 4 of 67 attractions in Providence
Traveler Description:
From May to October, bonfires are lit on the three rivers of downtown Providence as part of a unique urban sculpture by award-winning artist Barnaby... more » From May to October, bonfires are lit on the three rivers of downtown Providence as part of a unique urban sculpture by award-winning artist Barnaby Evans. Together with music from around the world, the glow and aroma of the fires create an enchanting atmosphere for onlookers. « less
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Attraction type: Performance, Scenic/historic walking area, Other
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Nightlife
Address: Memorial Boulevard
Downtown Providence, RI
Tel: 401-272-3111

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5 of 5 stars
Boston, Massachusetts
Jan 31, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

If you want to see this magnificient redone city and see it in all its glamour, make sure to see Waterfire! This is a time when the city makes all th stops to let you see that this truly is a different place. The event starts around dusk and crowds gather along the river back and boats full of people... more

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5 of 5 stars
Skokie, IL
Oct 30, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I was down in Providence for parent's weekend, and my daughter and I went down to the last WaterFire of the season. I had been down to see it last year, but we just had time to take a brief look and come back. This year my daughter and I walked from campus down to the river, and then along... more

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5 of 5 stars
Alexandria, Virginia
Sep 3, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This is one of those must see before you die events. more

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4 of 5 stars
Simsbury, CT
Aug 16, 2007

We really did not know what to expect as the experience changes from your location on the river. We went July 22, 2007 and loved it We met some wonderful people, watched street performers and strolled along the river. That's hard to do when the fires actually start because of the crowds.I suggest being at Union Place where the circle... more

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5 of 5 stars
Boston
Sep 12, 2006
4/5 found this review helpful

You have to take a ride to Providence, RI some day soon and see this Waterfire that they're talking about. It's absolutely worth it...We're looking forward to going again in the near future...go and check it out, it's not even an hour south of Boston if that. It's well well worth it....it's fun on a nice warm night in the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Alexandria, Virginia
Mar 10, 2004
14/15 found this review helpful

Mypartner and I saw a shorter version of waterfire in September of 2003. Just brilliant - incredible combination of music, light, heat, people, artists - the place was hopping yet serene. The walks along the river, under the low, elegant bridges glowing with candlelit chandeliers is such a surreal, romantic experience. While cliched, it does remind me of Venice, especially... more

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WaterFire Address

Memorial Boulevard, Downtown, Providence, RI
Tel: 401-272-3111