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The Providence Riverwalk stretches 2.4 miles along the Providence River waterfront, encompassing the walkways, parklets, and public art that lies between Point Street Bridge and the Waterplace Park basin.
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Lovely walk from Point St to the Michael S Van Leesten Memorial Bridge along the east side of the Providence River…flowers, places to sit, shade, breezes…and pollinator hotels! Hotels courtesy of Avenue Concept. #providenceri #jewelrydistrictri #jewelrydistrict #michaelsvanleestenmemorialbridge #195districtpark #providenceriver #providenceriverwalk #avenueconcept
Happy Father’s Day from WaterFire.
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Chilly date night in the city. #waterfireprovidence #newriversrestaurant #xmasinthecity #woodfiresmellsamazing
Sky and Steel. Providence Rhode Island.
#sky #steel #rhodeisland #providence #riverwalk #providenceriverwalk #sunset #rhodeislandlife
waterfireprov Been a long time since I attended. #waterfireprovidence #providence #fire #rhodeisland
If there were ever a day to open the windows for a bit and get outside for a walk this January, today was it!
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“Tomorrow turns a strong September sunflower. Alone with no one- but happy as can be when YOU gaze upon thee. “ #sunflower#almostseptember #providenceriverwalk #startingtowilt #rhodeisland
Waterfire: it`s fire on the water. Does what it says on the tin.
#waterfire #waterfireprovidence #providence
The “Washington Buildings” once occupied the spot where the Hospital Trust Building is now, so we’re looking at what is today the northwest corner of Westminster and Memorial Blvd. Above the building, you can see the tower tops for the original Union Station, so we know this photo was taken before 1896, probably in the late 1880s or early 1890s.
Historical context courtesy of @pvdnowandthen.
Riverwalk is owned and managed by the City of Providence.
La Gondola Providence, Inc. offers private Venetian-style gondola rides along the Providence and Woonasquatucket rivers, featuring romantic outings, family-friendly trips, and customizable group tours. Guests can choose from trip packages...
Wild Canary aka Chris Cox’s “POD” sculpture, installed in Providence in 2016, is a monumental work built from weather-resistant fiberglass-reinforced plastic. Composed of flat, monolithic panels arranged to evoke the...
Providence Kayak offers single and tandem kayak rentals on the Providence and Woonasquatucket Rivers, letting paddlers explore Riverwalk, Waterplace Park, and scenic downtown waterways under historic bridges. Rentals start at...
Textual Gear is a kinetic public artwork that integrates gear-like forms with engraved text to celebrate the city’s industrial heritage and literary culture along the Riverwalk. Situated in Waterplace Park,...
Join us in preserving and enhancing the Downtown Providence Park Network (DPPN)
Most people walk past it every day without knowing its story.
For more than 200 years, this corner has been known as Turk’s Head — long before street signs, maps, or skyscrapers defined downtown. From a carved wooden figurehead on a ship called the Sultan, to the stone face watching over Westminster and Weybosset today, this building carries Providence’s maritime history, memory, and movement through the city.
What looks like just another tower is really a landmark of identity, wayfinding, and shared civic life. Downtown isn’t just something we pass through — it’s something we inherit, protect, and shape together.
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LUMINA 2026 is about JOY. ✨
Joy in the middle of winter.
Joy in public spaces.
Joy in showing up for one another.
This year’s festival is about coming together as a community for something good 🫶 gathering downtown to experience art, light, music, and shared moments that remind us how powerful it is to be together.
For two weeks, Providence becomes a place to linger, laugh, explore, and feel connected. Because joy is worth making space for;
and it’s even better when it’s shared. 💛
Snow storm safety reminder ❄️
Slow down and watch for icy patches
Stick to plowed sidewalks and cleared park paths
Take small, steady steps
Wear boots with good traction
Give yourself extra time
Stay indoors if you can!
Stay safe out there 🤍
Gorgeous photo by @captured.by.marc
Providence… did you miss the Eras Tour? 🎤✨
Turn the crank, make it glow, and step into your daylight 🌞 a downtown full of oversized guitars, pink cowboy boots, giant lipsticks, and sunglasses bigger than your wildest dreams. 👢💄🕶️🎸
It’s the moment I knew, the main character energy, the life of a showgirl vibe you’ve been waiting for. Plan the road trip, grab your friends, and shake it off downtown, because these installations aren’t just art 🫶 they’re a love story between Providence and Swifties everywhere. 💫
So get ready to begin again, snap your photos, tag us, and say: I remember it all too well 🥹
Downtown Providence… welcome to your era. ✨
📅 February 19 to March 5, 2026
Thank you @lemondestudio
#Lumina2026 #SwiftiesAssemble
✨ LUMINA is back and brighter than ever ✨
Downtown Providence will once again transform into a vibrant winter wonderland for Lumina 2026, Downtown Providence’s Festival of Lights.
From Maestro, human powered illuminated musical note sculptures, to the immersive Iceberg Trail, glowing iceberg inspired installations, this year’s festival is designed to spark JOY at every turn. Explore pop culture photo moments with Taylor Swift’s World, then experience the magic of Starlight, bold illuminated star sculptures lighting up the city after dark.
This is FREE, family friendly fun and one of the best winter events in Providence, Rhode Island, drawing locals and visitors downtown to experience art, light, music, and community.
📍 Downtown Providence, RI
📅 February 19 to March 5, 2026
👉 Save this for your winter plans
👉 Tag who you are bringing
👉 Share with friends visiting Providence
We are also actively seeking community sponsors to help bring these installations to life. Join us in building something unforgettable for Downtown Providence.
30 Exchange Terrace
Providence, RI 02903
