Waterfire Is Back: See The 2021 Schedule

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.

• Theme: Thanking COVID-19 heroes, including essential workers
• Full lighting

• Theme: Celebrating the sponsor's 15th anniversary
• Supported by Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC
• Partial lighting

• Celebrating Educational excellence in RI with RI Department of Education
• Partial lighting

• Theme: URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement
• Supported by University of Rhode Island
• Partial lighting

• Theme: “Then. Now. Next: 50 Years of Women at Providence College”
• Supported by Providence College
• Full lighting

• Supported by BIPOC Arts, Technology and Business and Brown University
• Full lighting

• Theme: WaterFire’s 25th Birthday Celebration!
• Supported by the RI Manufacturers Association
• Partial lighting

• Theme: 9th Annual WaterFire Salute to Veterans
• Full lighting

• Theme: WaterFire Celebrates the Holidays
• Partial lighting