Providence Announces WaterFire Schedule for 2025

The flames are back in Providence for the season. WaterFire Providence returns with a a full lighting on Saturday, May 31.

This unique experience invigorates your senses as you hear the crackling fires, feel the warmth of the flames, smell the burning of the wood in the basins and witness the beauty that is WaterFire.

If you've never been to the Providence event, I highly recommend adding it to your summer list. This art installation has been wowing millions of spectators for decades.

WaterFire Celebrating a Milestone Year

“As we celebrate 30 years of WaterFire, we are grateful to the sponsors, community partners, and supporters who have helped sustain this tradition in Providence," said Ed Cabral, Director of Sponsorships and Corporate Relations at WaterFire Providence.

"The 2025 season honors that legacy while looking ahead with renewed purpose and excitement for what’s to come," he said.

The first lighting, a full lighting, will take place on Saturday, May 31 supported by the Rhode Island School of Design. A fitting choice, as RISD will be welcoming in thousands of guests for its 2025 commencement that weekend.

Interested in attending WaterFire this season? Check out the 2025 schedule below:

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WaterFire Full Lightings

Saturday, May 31

Friday, July 4 – Celebrating Independence Day

Saturday, August 9 – Clear Currents Community Paddling Night

Saturday, September 27 – Celebrating Rhode Island Educators

Saturday, October 4 – This lighting is supported by the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation

Saturday, November 1 – 13th Annual Salute to Veterans

WaterFire Partial Lightings

Thursday, June 19 – RISD + Memorial Park Area

Monday, August 18 – Basin Lighting

Sunset Lightings

Thursday, May 15 – Sunset (7:59 p.m.) to 10 p.m.

Thursday, July 17 – Sunset (8:17 p.m.) to 10 p.m.

Thursday, October 30 – Sunset (5:42 p.m.) to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, December 31 – Sunset (4:25 p.m.) to 9 p.m.