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WaterFire Providence 2012 Schedule

Don't Miss WaterFire: Providence, Rhode Island's Signature Event

By , About.com Guide

WaterFire Picture Providence Water Fire

The glimmer of WaterFire is mesmerizing. Don't miss Providence's signature event.

© 2000 Kim Knox Beckius
Updated May 16, 2012
WaterFire is a unique event that occurs on select evenings in Providence, Rhode Island, throughout the summer and early fall. Read more about WaterFire, see WaterFire photos, then plan to visit Providence, RI, for a WaterFire evening in 2012.

2012 WaterFire Schedule

Monday, May 21, sunset at 8:05 p.m. (Partial Lighting only 8:30-11 p.m.)

Saturday, May 26, sunset at 8:10 p.m.

Friday, June 1, sunset at 8:15 p.m. (Partial Lighting only at 8:30 p.m.)

Saturday, June 9, sunset at 8:24 p.m.

Saturday, June 23, sunset at 8:24 p.m.
* Free swing dancing at the TD Bank Ballroom

Saturday, July 21, sunset at 8:15 p.m.
* Free dancing at the TD Bank Ballroom

Saturday, August 18, sunset at 7:42 p.m.
* Free dancing at the TD Bank Ballroom

Saturday, September 15, sunset at 6:56 p.m.
* Free dancing at the TD Bank Ballroom

Saturday, September 29, sunset at 6:32 p.m.

Additional dates may be announced based on the success of fundraising efforts. Here's how to support WaterFire.

WaterFire evenings begin shortly past sunset and last until just past midnight when the fires burn out.

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