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Riverwalk

South Water St, Providence, RI 02903

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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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Jen said yes! She`s going to be Mrs. Loves X-Men! I`m the luckiest guy in the world and cannot wait to spend forever with her ❤️❤️

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Jen said yes! She's going to be Mrs. Loves X-Men! I'm the luckiest guy in the world and cannot wait to spend forever with her ❤️❤️

ONE THE Blackstone Valley Tourism Council`s RI DRAGON BOATS IS COMING TO waterfireprov ON THE PROVIDENCE RIVER THIS SATURDAY!! 🔥🔥

This weekend we will be sending one of our Dragon Boats with paddlers from some of the teams that will be attending the races down the Providence River during WaterFire! 🐲🐲

This is a FREE event that we would love for you to attend! 😄 We will be tabling next to the river, so if you want some more information or just want to say hi, we will be there! 👋🏼

Don`t miss out of live performances, food trucks, and of course, the one and only WaterFire Show! Use the link below for more information on WaterFire! ⬇️⬇️

https://waterfire.org/.../saturday-august-9-clear-currents/

#RIDragonBoat #dragonboatfestival #waterfireprovidence #tourblackstone #RIBlackstoneValley #RhodeIsland #touristattraction

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ONE THE Blackstone Valley Tourism Council's RI DRAGON BOATS IS COMING TO waterfireprov ON THE PROVIDENCE RIVER THIS SATURDAY!! 🔥🔥 This weekend we will be sending one of our Dragon Boats with paddlers from some of the teams that will be attending the races down the Providence River during WaterFire! 🐲🐲 This is a FREE event that we would love for you to attend! 😄 We will be tabling next to the river, so if you want some more information or just want to say hi, we will be there! 👋🏼 Don't miss out of live performances, food trucks, and of course, the one and only WaterFire Show! Use the link below for more information on WaterFire! ⬇️⬇️ https://waterfire.org/.../saturday-august-9-clear-currents/ #RIDragonBoat #dragonboatfestival #waterfireprovidence #tourblackstone #RIBlackstoneValley #RhodeIsland #touristattraction

History

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.

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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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Downtown is glowing this week — from live music to local art, film, and flea finds! ✨🎶🛍️🎬

🔥 WaterFire Basin Lighting
📍 Monday 8/18, 7–10PM

🥁 Sunset Celebration with the Providence Drum Troupe
📍 Tuesday 8/19, 6:30–8:30PM @ 195 District Park

🖼️ August Gallery Night
📍 Thursday 8/21, 5:30–7:30PM | Self-guided or join a tour

🎬 Rhode Island Black Film Festival
📍 Thursday 8/21, 6PM @ 195 District Park

🛍️ PVD Flea in the Park
📍 Sunday 8/24, 11AM–3PM @ 195 District Park

Explore the rhythm, creativity, and community that make Downtown PVD shine.

📲 More details on our website!
#DowntownPVD #WaterFire #GalleryNightPVD #ProvidenceDrumTroupe #RIBlackFilmFestival #PVDflea #PVDSummerVibes #PVDNights

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Downtown is glowing this week — from live music to local art, film, and flea finds! ✨🎶🛍️🎬 🔥 WaterFire Basin Lighting 📍 Monday 8/18, 7–10PM 🥁 Sunset Celebration with the Providence Drum Troupe 📍 Tuesday 8/19, 6:30–8:30PM @ 195 District Park 🖼️ August Gallery Night 📍 Thursday 8/21, 5:30–7:30PM | Self-guided or join a tour 🎬 Rhode Island Black Film Festival 📍 Thursday 8/21, 6PM @ 195 District Park 🛍️ PVD Flea in the Park 📍 Sunday 8/24, 11AM–3PM @ 195 District Park Explore the rhythm, creativity, and community that make Downtown PVD shine. 📲 More details on our website! #DowntownPVD #WaterFire #GalleryNightPVD #ProvidenceDrumTroupe #RIBlackFilmFestival #PVDflea #PVDSummerVibes #PVDNights

It’s just the life of a Downtown Parks girl 🌳✨

#LifeOfADowntownParksGirl #DowntownPVDParks #PVDLife #TaylorsVersion #TS12

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It’s just the life of a Downtown Parks girl 🌳✨ #LifeOfADowntownParksGirl #DowntownPVDParks #PVDLife #TaylorsVersion #TS12

Don’t be shy, give the new anchors a try!

Our brand-new Interactive Wayfinding Anchors let you hand-crank music from local Providence artists right into the open air! (Yes, we’re starting with T-Swift, but local talent is coming soon…)

🗺️ Orient yourself with “you are here” maps of the local area
🎶 Crank the wheel and let the music play
🎨 Keep your eyes peeled for the Wayfinding Banners throughout the parks walking loop

Stay tuned for more amazing Wayfinding treasures — because you belong here!

#YouBelongHere #WayfindingPVD #ProvidenceParks #InteractiveArt #LocalMusic #Providence

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Don’t be shy, give the new anchors a try! Our brand-new Interactive Wayfinding Anchors let you hand-crank music from local Providence artists right into the open air! (Yes, we’re starting with T-Swift, but local talent is coming soon…) 🗺️ Orient yourself with “you are here” maps of the local area 🎶 Crank the wheel and let the music play 🎨 Keep your eyes peeled for the Wayfinding Banners throughout the parks walking loop Stay tuned for more amazing Wayfinding treasures — because you belong here! #YouBelongHere #WayfindingPVD #ProvidenceParks #InteractiveArt #LocalMusic #Providence

Mark your calendars — Downtown PVD is packed with summer fun this week! ☀️🎶🕺

🎬 Short Films for Short People – Be Strong Be Kind
📍 Thursday 8/14, 8–9:30PM @ Ballys Event Lawn

🎸 Motif Summer Battle of the Bands – Round 3
📍 Friday 8/15, 7–10PM @ TRACK 15

📖 A Living History Tour of Broad Street – with RI Latino Arts
📍 Saturday 8/16, 3–5PM @ Roger Williams Park (Broad St entrance)

🛍️ PVD Flea in the Park
📍 Sunday 8/17, 11AM–3PM @ 195 District Park

💃 West Coast Swing Sundays
📍 Sunday 8/17, 6–9PM @ Van Leesten Memorial Bridge
Explore, shop, dance, and experience the culture of the city.

🔗 More info on our website!
#DowntownPVD #ThisWeekInPVD #PVDLife #SummerInTheCity #PVDArts #PVDEvents #FamilyFun #SupportLocal

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Mark your calendars — Downtown PVD is packed with summer fun this week! ☀️🎶🕺 🎬 Short Films for Short People – Be Strong Be Kind 📍 Thursday 8/14, 8–9:30PM @ Ballys Event Lawn 🎸 Motif Summer Battle of the Bands – Round 3 📍 Friday 8/15, 7–10PM @ TRACK 15 📖 A Living History Tour of Broad Street – with RI Latino Arts 📍 Saturday 8/16, 3–5PM @ Roger Williams Park (Broad St entrance) 🛍️ PVD Flea in the Park 📍 Sunday 8/17, 11AM–3PM @ 195 District Park 💃 West Coast Swing Sundays 📍 Sunday 8/17, 6–9PM @ Van Leesten Memorial Bridge Explore, shop, dance, and experience the culture of the city. 🔗 More info on our website! #DowntownPVD #ThisWeekInPVD #PVDLife #SummerInTheCity #PVDArts #PVDEvents #FamilyFun #SupportLocal
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