Waterfire Is Back: See The 2021 Schedule

Cranston RI

30 July, 2021

12:28 PM

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PROVIDENCE, RI — After the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 season, Providence's Waterfire is back. Starting this fall, the beloved cultural event will return to downtown, lighting up the night and showcasing some of the city's best artistic offerings. During normal years, Waterfire lighting are held throughout the summer months. This year, the first lighting will be held Labor Day weekend, and the season will run through December. Here's a look at the 2021 season. Saturday, September 4 (Labor Day Weekend)Theme: Thanking COVID-19 heroes, including essential workersFull lightingThursday, September 9Theme: Celebrating the sponsor's 15th anniversarySupported by Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLCPartial lightingSaturday, September 18Celebrating Educational excellence in RI with RI Department of EducationPartial lightingFriday, September 24Theme: URI Foundation & Alumni EngagementSupported by University of Rhode IslandPartial lightingSaturday, October 2Theme: "Then. Now. Next: 50 Years of Women at Providence College"Supported by Providence CollegeFull lightingSaturday, October 16Supported by BIPOC Arts, Technology and Business and Brown UniversityFull lightingWednesday, October 27Theme: WaterFire's 25th Birthday Celebration!Supported by the RI Manufacturers AssociationPartial lightingSaturday, November 6Theme: 9th Annual WaterFire Salute to VeteransFull lightingSaturday, December 4Theme: WaterFire Celebrates the HolidaysPartial lighting