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Memorial Park

S Main St, Providence, RI 02903

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This sculpture-filled park pays homage to people who gave their lives during wars and conflicts around the world.

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History

Looking east from what is today the intersection of Washington and Memorial Blvd, a lot of things look the same today as they did in 1983, except the WWI memorial is in the wrong place. Today the memorial rests serenely as the centerpiece of Memorial Park just a few hundred feet away, but for decades it was the centerpiece of a traffic circle nicknamed “suicide circle.”

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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The place to be on July 20, 2025?

The Wayfinding Kickoff Event, of course!

From noon to 7 PM, the Downtown Providence Parks Loop transforms into a Wayfinding wonderland with FREE performances, workshops, and food—all while celebrating the installation of 200+ new Wayfinding banners representing the first phase of this transformative project!

🎭 Theater & Performance - RI Latino Arts’ ¡Que Diablos! Fausto and Big Nazo’s roaming street theater

💃🏼 Dance & Movement - Bachata, salsa, Flamenco workshops, Lion Dance, and Laotian cultural performances

🎨Interactive Fun - Mega bubbles, face painting, and free RISD Museum admission

🦪 Food & Adventure - Free oyster tastings, kayak rentals, and historical tours

Stay tuned for a more detailed schedule of events!

Waterplace to District Park. One epic day. Providence at its best!

We want to see YOU downtown!

#downtownpvd #providenceri #providenceevents #providence #pvdparks #downtownprovidence #livemusic

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The place to be on July 20, 2025? The Wayfinding Kickoff Event, of course! From noon to 7 PM, the Downtown Providence Parks Loop transforms into a Wayfinding wonderland with FREE performances, workshops, and food—all while celebrating the installation of 200+ new Wayfinding banners representing the first phase of this transformative project! 🎭 Theater & Performance - RI Latino Arts’ ¡Que Diablos! Fausto and Big Nazo’s roaming street theater 💃🏼 Dance & Movement - Bachata, salsa, Flamenco workshops, Lion Dance, and Laotian cultural performances 🎨Interactive Fun - Mega bubbles, face painting, and free RISD Museum admission 🦪 Food & Adventure - Free oyster tastings, kayak rentals, and historical tours Stay tuned for a more detailed schedule of events! Waterplace to District Park. One epic day. Providence at its best! We want to see YOU downtown! #downtownpvd #providenceri #providenceevents #providence #pvdparks #downtownprovidence #livemusic

Welcome back to Meet Us in Downtown with DPPN! ✨ Today we’re catching up with a friend who lives and works right here in the city—and walks the Riverwalk loop daily. We even compared it to the Seine in Paris! 🇫🇷🌊
We also talked about something exciting coming soon: our wayfinding project launching in downtown parks this year! Stay tuned—this is just the beginning.
Thanks for meeting us Downtown! 💬🏙️
#MeetUsInDowntown #DowntownPVD #RiverwalkPVD #ThisIsPVD #CityLife #WalkableProvidence #WayfindingInTheWorks #DPPN #UrbanVibes #ExploreProvidence

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Welcome back to Meet Us in Downtown with DPPN! ✨ Today we’re catching up with a friend who lives and works right here in the city—and walks the Riverwalk loop daily. We even compared it to the Seine in Paris! 🇫🇷🌊 We also talked about something exciting coming soon: our wayfinding project launching in downtown parks this year! Stay tuned—this is just the beginning. Thanks for meeting us Downtown! 💬🏙️ #MeetUsInDowntown #DowntownPVD #RiverwalkPVD #ThisIsPVD #CityLife #WalkableProvidence #WayfindingInTheWorks #DPPN #UrbanVibes #ExploreProvidence

🎬🎶 This Week in Downtown + Beyond! 🎭🛍️
The city is buzzing—here’s what’s happening in and around downtown Providence this week:

🎥 48 Hour Film Project Premiere at Avon Theater – Catch local filmmakers’ creativity on the big screen!

🎵 WBNA Concerts in the Park – Enjoy live music and community vibes.

🎶 FirstWorks Summer Beats at Roger Williams Park – Global sounds and summer energy.

🌟 FringePVD Kicks Off – The Providence Fringe Festival brings bold performances all across the city.

🛍️ Flea in the Park at 195 District Park – Your Sunday go-to for vintage finds, makers, food trucks & more!

There’s no shortage of art, music, and community to discover—get out and meet us in the city!

#ThisWeekInPVD #MeetUsInDowntown #FringePVD #FirstWorks #WBNAConcerts #48HourFilmProject #AvonTheater #FleaInThePark #DowntownPVD #SummerInProvidence

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🎬🎶 This Week in Downtown + Beyond! 🎭🛍️ The city is buzzing—here’s what’s happening in and around downtown Providence this week: 🎥 48 Hour Film Project Premiere at Avon Theater – Catch local filmmakers’ creativity on the big screen! 🎵 WBNA Concerts in the Park – Enjoy live music and community vibes. 🎶 FirstWorks Summer Beats at Roger Williams Park – Global sounds and summer energy. 🌟 FringePVD Kicks Off – The Providence Fringe Festival brings bold performances all across the city. 🛍️ Flea in the Park at 195 District Park – Your Sunday go-to for vintage finds, makers, food trucks & more! There’s no shortage of art, music, and community to discover—get out and meet us in the city! #ThisWeekInPVD #MeetUsInDowntown #FringePVD #FirstWorks #WBNAConcerts #48HourFilmProject #AvonTheater #FleaInThePark #DowntownPVD #SummerInProvidence

🎆 Happy 4th of July from the DPPN team! 🇺🇸
Wishing you a safe, joyful, and festive Independence Day. Here’s to community, celebration, and summer memories in the heart of Downtown Providence! 💙❤️🤍

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🎆 Happy 4th of July from the DPPN team! 🇺🇸 Wishing you a safe, joyful, and festive Independence Day. Here’s to community, celebration, and summer memories in the heart of Downtown Providence! 💙❤️🤍
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