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Burnside Park

Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903

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Lying adjacent to Kennedy Plaza, Biltmore Park and The Rink, historic Burnside park was dedicated in 1892 and landscaped following the completion of Union Station in 1898. The Banjotti Fountain (1899), created by Enid Yodel, was commissioned by Paul Bajnotti as a memorial to his late wife, Carrie Brown. Today, the park sits in the heart of Providence and offers shady benches, a recently-restored fountain, and Brandon's Beach Playground.

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The Carrie Brown Bonjetti Memorial Fountain in Burnside Park illuminated for PVD Fest.
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#nofilter #nighttime #magical #fountain #roses #redroses #nightlife #bluelight #illuminated #publicpark #citygarden #ILovePVD #urbangarden #burnsidepark #burnsideparkpvd #downtownpvd #downtownprovidence #design #providenceri #rhodeisland #localbusiness #landscapedesign #robertmatthewsgardens

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The Carrie Brown Bonjetti Memorial Fountain in Burnside Park illuminated for PVD Fest. . #nofilter #nighttime #magical #fountain #roses #redroses #nightlife #bluelight #illuminated #publicpark #citygarden #ILovePVD #urbangarden #burnsidepark #burnsideparkpvd #downtownpvd #downtownprovidence #design #providenceri #rhodeisland #localbusiness #landscapedesign #robertmatthewsgardens

Water falls softly....
#fountain#waterfountain#burnsideparkpvd

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Water falls softly.... #fountain#waterfountain#burnsideparkpvd

FRIENDS WITH KIDS!!! Come to Burnside Park on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28th from 10:30am - 1:30pm to hang with me and my buddy #MsBones 💀
#spookystorytime #halloween #providence #creativecapital #burnsideparkpvd #401 #littlerhody #trickortreat #dppc #downtownprovidence

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FRIENDS WITH KIDS!!! Come to Burnside Park on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28th from 10:30am - 1:30pm to hang with me and my buddy #MsBones 💀 #spookystorytime #halloween #providence #creativecapital #burnsideparkpvd #401 #littlerhody #trickortreat #dppc #downtownprovidence

Gigantic turtle on the playground! (the amazing Anita Crackinstuff tests equipment in Burnside Park)
#bignazo #anitacrackinstuff #burnsideparkpvd #playground #indowncitypvd #downcitypvd #kids #turtle #turtlesofinstagram #amusementpark

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Gigantic turtle on the playground! (the amazing Anita Crackinstuff tests equipment in Burnside Park) #bignazo #anitacrackinstuff #burnsideparkpvd #playground #indowncitypvd #downcitypvd #kids #turtle #turtlesofinstagram #amusementpark

Happy Tuesday ❤️🌹#blessedtuesdayeveryone #curlyhairdontcare #kennedyplaza #burnsideparkpvd #instaqueen #littlediva #fashionista #mommyanddaughterdayout #khristeenmarieherrera #mixedbabygirl #ariesbaby

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Happy Tuesday ❤️🌹#blessedtuesdayeveryone #curlyhairdontcare #kennedyplaza #burnsideparkpvd #instaqueen #littlediva #fashionista #mommyanddaughterdayout #khristeenmarieherrera #mixedbabygirl #ariesbaby

Hey everyone- remember this cool interactive installation I made with the wonderful support/help of folks at the RISD Museum in January? Well it is riding again for pvd.fest ! Sound//Picture//Sound will take place Saturday evening at the Imagination Center in Kennedy Plaza. I will be out of town playing music at Thing In The Spring, but my brilliant assistant lailaaukee will be running it in my place. Come draw things that turn into sound and then into projections! #sound//picture//sound #pvdfest #kennedyplaza #burnsideparkpvd #providenceri #rachelblumberg

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Hey everyone- remember this cool interactive installation I made with the wonderful support/help of folks at the RISD Museum in January? Well it is riding again for pvd.fest ! Sound//Picture//Sound will take place Saturday evening at the Imagination Center in Kennedy Plaza. I will be out of town playing music at Thing In The Spring, but my brilliant assistant lailaaukee will be running it in my place. Come draw things that turn into sound and then into projections! #sound//picture//sound #pvdfest #kennedyplaza #burnsideparkpvd #providenceri #rachelblumberg

George Floyd Rally. Burnside Park. Providence, RI. #georgefloyd #justiceforgeorgefloyd #icantbreathe #rally #protest #protester #providenceri #protestsigns #signs #blacklivesmatter #racism #mask #march #burnsidepark #burnsideparkpvd

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George Floyd Rally. Burnside Park. Providence, RI. #georgefloyd #justiceforgeorgefloyd #icantbreathe #rally #protest #protester #providenceri #protestsigns #signs #blacklivesmatter #racism #mask #march #burnsidepark #burnsideparkpvd

History

The Ambrose Burnside Monument, dedicated in 1887, was originally located where the U.S. District Court is located now. Compare the difference between the current pedestal and the pedestal in this photograph. The pedestal was changed when the statue was moved from what was the east end of Exchange Place to what was then City Hall Park, cutting the height of the monument from 31 feet to 20 feet. This photo was taken in 1891.

Historical context courtesy of @pvdnowandthen.

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And now the journey continues.
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We can’t wait!

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Sott’Acqua: A Tale of Two Cities transformed downtown Providence into a powerful, immersive dialogue between Florence and Providence. Together with @splendorofflorence, we filled our waterfront with art, history, and the shared story of two cities shaped by water, resilience, and creativity. And now the journey continues. In November 2026, A Tale of Two Cities will come to life once again — this time in Florence. We can’t wait!

🎄 The countdown is on! From December 4-7 join us in celebrating community, light and joy at the PVD Holiday Festival in Downtown Providence. Stay tuned for details and special events!

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🎄 The countdown is on! From December 4-7 join us in celebrating community, light and joy at the PVD Holiday Festival in Downtown Providence. Stay tuned for details and special events!

Thousands of you joined us in downtown Providence this weekend as we honored Día de los Muertos in partnership with @rilatinoarts, @waterfirepvd, and local artists.

At the Downtown Providence Park Network, our hope was for you to learn and experience the scared Mexican tradition. The bright marigolds, or cempasúchil, guided the spirits home with their color and fragrance. Candles lit their way with warmth and light. Pan de Muerto represented the circle of life and the love that endures. We shared more than 500 pieces baked by the family at @la.artesa.bakery with hot chocolate as families, friends, and visitors gathered to honor their loved ones. The ofrenda held photos, water, and cherished mementos, creating a bridge between the living and the departed. Traditional Mexican dance @grupomisolha filled the evening with music.

Thank you for adding the name of your loved ones to the ofrenda by @alhteran. In Providence, everyone belongs.

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Thousands of you joined us in downtown Providence this weekend as we honored Día de los Muertos in partnership with @rilatinoarts, @waterfirepvd, and local artists. At the Downtown Providence Park Network, our hope was for you to learn and experience the scared Mexican tradition. The bright marigolds, or cempasúchil, guided the spirits home with their color and fragrance. Candles lit their way with warmth and light. Pan de Muerto represented the circle of life and the love that endures. We shared more than 500 pieces baked by the family at @la.artesa.bakery with hot chocolate as families, friends, and visitors gathered to honor their loved ones. The ofrenda held photos, water, and cherished mementos, creating a bridge between the living and the departed. Traditional Mexican dance @grupomisolha filled the evening with music. Thank you for adding the name of your loved ones to the ofrenda by @alhteran. In Providence, everyone belongs.

Downtown Providence was filled with light, color, and remembrance as we celebrated Día de los Muertos, one of Mexico’s most beautiful traditions.

Surrounded by marigolds, candles, music, and dancing, we honored life, love, and memory together. The scent of pan de muerto and the warmth of hot chocolate carried the spirit of Mexico through our city. @la.artesa.bakery

It was an honor for us to organize and host this moving celebration and to share this evening of magic and community with all who visited downtown at @waterfireprov

This is Providence — a city that celebrates every culture and every story. Here, everyone belongs. 🌼

If you missed tonight, join @rilatinoarts and @waterfirepvd tomorrow at the Southside Cultural Center at 4:30 for another beautiful celebration of Día de los Muertos. Thank you @alhteran

#DiaDeLosMuertos #DowntownProvidence #CulturaViva #everyonebelongshere

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Downtown Providence was filled with light, color, and remembrance as we celebrated Día de los Muertos, one of Mexico’s most beautiful traditions. Surrounded by marigolds, candles, music, and dancing, we honored life, love, and memory together. The scent of pan de muerto and the warmth of hot chocolate carried the spirit of Mexico through our city. @la.artesa.bakery It was an honor for us to organize and host this moving celebration and to share this evening of magic and community with all who visited downtown at @waterfireprov This is Providence — a city that celebrates every culture and every story. Here, everyone belongs. 🌼 If you missed tonight, join @rilatinoarts and @waterfirepvd tomorrow at the Southside Cultural Center at 4:30 for another beautiful celebration of Día de los Muertos. Thank you @alhteran #DiaDeLosMuertos #DowntownProvidence #CulturaViva #everyonebelongshere
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