Section 1: Introduction
A. WaterFire Providence was first done in 1994 by Barnaby Evans, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of First Night Providence. Ever since this first time it has become a bigger and better event, that takes place in downtown Providence at WaterPlace Park. WaterFire acts a urban festival, where different performance are done by local artists and students. As people are able to enjoy the bonfires that are lit at the surface of the water down the rivers.
B. WaterFire Providence is an independent non profit arts organization, that has a very easy to understand mission statement “to inspire Providence and its visitors by revitalizing the urban experience, fostering community engagement and creatively transforming the city by presenting WaterFire for all to enjoy.”
C. Event Schedule: Saturday, October 12, 2013 – Station Park
10:00am – Flames Of Hope Run • Walk Series Registration and on-site sign up
3:00pm – Celebration Village Opens: Education & Wellness Pavilion Fun for the Entire Family
3:30pm Main Stage – Changes in Latitude: The Country’s Premier Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
6:30pm – Illuminations of Life Ceremony to Conclude with the Annual Torch Procession and the Lighting of WaterFire Providence
8:00pm – Breaking Boards for Breast Cancer
9:00pm Main Stage – The Official Beatlemania Stage Show
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Flames Of Hope Run • Walk Series: (+)Positively Supported by: Alex & Ani
October 12th, 2013 (continued)
5:00pm – 12:00am - Experience RI Saturday Night Shuttle
Introducing a fun, comfortable, hassle-free way to enjoy Providence and support WaterFire for every WaterFire the rest of this season! For $10 per person ($5 for kids 12 and under), you can enjoy unlimited hop on/hop off shuttle service between some of Providence’s most popular restaurants and attractions andthe WaterFire Arts Festival Plaza. Now along with taking