At WaterFire, you will get an opportunity to witness a magical evening, with a romantic environ, as you and your spouse take a stroll along the cobblestone walks alongside the river canal, moving through downtown Providence Rhode Island. Restaurants that bound the area are bustling with patrons, and food vendors are set up on the small stone bridges that arch the river canal.

As it is, WaterFire Providence is fast becoming one of the most famous tourist attractions across the world. It was established with the purpose of continuing the WaterFire sculpture installation and it soon became a major establishment, with the growing popularity of WaterFire sculpture. This magnificent event is a great platform for showcasing the creation, exhibition and performance of works of art by visual and performing artists, both in and out of the State of Rhode Island.

The initiative to this magnificent event, called WaterFire was taken way back in 1994, when Barnaby Evans created First Fire as a commission to celebrate the tenth anniversary of First Night Providence. Then, in June 1996, Evans created Second Fire for the International Sculpture Conference, which was a huge hit, as it emerged as a gathering place for thousands of participants from all over the world.
Eventually, art supporters at the event were able to convince Evans to create an on-going fire installation and started a grass-roots effort to establish WaterFire as a non-profit arts organization. This took the shape of the renaissance, which we witness today.

Contributions from corporate leaders and support from the City and State, enthusiastic assistance from hundreds of dedicated volunteers and generous donations from many individuals, helped WaterFire emerge as an Artists paradise, attracting art lovers from all across the world. Today it is one of the most famous art events across the globe.

As you take a stroll, WaterFire offers a sparkling view of a hundred bonfires that blaze just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through the middle of downtown Providence. The fires form a fantastic visual treat which illuminates the nearby areas. This magnificent place offers residents and visitors an opportunity to stroll along the river, in company of the beautiful music. There are no admission charges to WaterFire.

As the event became more and more popular, WaterFire expanded in size to 81 braziers in 1998. It further added 16 braziers and the total number emerged at 97 braziers in 1999. Today, more than a hundred braziers ornament this place. Till this date, it continues to be an ever expanding unofficial summit of art lovers from all across the world.

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