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Market Square

101 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903

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Located at the intersection of present-day North Main Street and College Street at the base of College Hill, Market Square has historically functioned as a commercial, civic, and cultural locus of Providence.

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Looking east across Market Square around 1900, when the river had been almost completely covered over by what the Guinness Book of World Records named the widest bridge in the world.

Historical context courtesy of @pvdnowandthen.

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Providence Parks Department

1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence RI 02905
Roger Williams Boathouse
providenceri.gov
(401) 680-7201

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🚴‍♀️ Happy Bike to Work Day, PVD! 🚴‍♂️
Photo courtesy of our friends at @pvdbikejam 💥

There’s no better way to start your day than pedaling through Downtown Providence; especially when you`re surrounded by river views, green spaces, and public art from the Downtown Providence Park Network. 🌿

Whether you`re a daily commuter or just giving it a try, today’s the perfect day to hop on two wheels and enjoy a healthier, greener way to get to work. 🚦💼

🌇 Bonus: Grab lunch or relax in one of downtown`s beautiful parks after your ride!

#BikeToWorkDay #DowntownPVD #PVDparks #PVDBikeLife #SustainablePVD #BikePVD #CreativeCapital #PVDcommute

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🚴‍♀️ Happy Bike to Work Day, PVD! 🚴‍♂️ Photo courtesy of our friends at @pvdbikejam 💥 There’s no better way to start your day than pedaling through Downtown Providence; especially when you're surrounded by river views, green spaces, and public art from the Downtown Providence Park Network. 🌿 Whether you're a daily commuter or just giving it a try, today’s the perfect day to hop on two wheels and enjoy a healthier, greener way to get to work. 🚦💼 🌇 Bonus: Grab lunch or relax in one of downtown's beautiful parks after your ride! #BikeToWorkDay #DowntownPVD #PVDparks #PVDBikeLife #SustainablePVD #BikePVD #CreativeCapital #PVDcommute

🌇 This Week in Downtown PVD! 🌿
Your weekly itinerary is packed with rhythm, movement, art, and imagination — all in the parks and public spaces you love:

🎶 Sunset Celebration with Providence Drum Troupe
🧘‍♀️ Yoga in the Park with Jala Studio
🎨 Creative Conversations with RISD
🤡 Amy the Mime brings whimsical magic to 195 District Park
🖼️ The Collector’s Journey: Discovering the Future of Art with RISD at the RI Convention Center

✨From soundscapes to stillness, performance to perspective, there’s something for everyone downtown this week.

📍 Follow us for all event details and reminders!
#DowntownPVD #PVDparks #CreativeCapital #ThisWeekInPVD #PublicArt #YogaInThePark #RISD #ProvidenceDrumTroupe #195DistrictPark

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🌇 This Week in Downtown PVD! 🌿 Your weekly itinerary is packed with rhythm, movement, art, and imagination — all in the parks and public spaces you love: 🎶 Sunset Celebration with Providence Drum Troupe 🧘‍♀️ Yoga in the Park with Jala Studio 🎨 Creative Conversations with RISD 🤡 Amy the Mime brings whimsical magic to 195 District Park 🖼️ The Collector’s Journey: Discovering the Future of Art with RISD at the RI Convention Center ✨From soundscapes to stillness, performance to perspective, there’s something for everyone downtown this week. 📍 Follow us for all event details and reminders! #DowntownPVD #PVDparks #CreativeCapital #ThisWeekInPVD #PublicArt #YogaInThePark #RISD #ProvidenceDrumTroupe #195DistrictPark

🔥 WaterFire starts at sunset TONIGHT in PVD!
Join us on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge for Starts at Sunset — an evening of art, community, and glowing braziers lighting up the night. ✨

🗓 Thursday, May 15
🕗 7:59 PM (sunset) – 10:00 PM
📍 Pedestrian Bridge, Providence
Presented by @providencetourism

Let the sunset be your signal — we’ll see you by the fire. 🕯️

#StartsAtSunset #WaterFirePVD #DowntownPVD #PublicArt #SunsetVibes #PVDNights

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🔥 WaterFire starts at sunset TONIGHT in PVD! Join us on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge for Starts at Sunset — an evening of art, community, and glowing braziers lighting up the night. ✨ 🗓 Thursday, May 15 🕗 7:59 PM (sunset) – 10:00 PM 📍 Pedestrian Bridge, Providence Presented by @providencetourism Let the sunset be your signal — we’ll see you by the fire. 🕯️ #StartsAtSunset #WaterFirePVD #DowntownPVD #PublicArt #SunsetVibes #PVDNights
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