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WaterFire Providence 2008 Schedule

Don't Miss WaterFire: Providence, Rhode Island's Signature Event

By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com

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The glimmer of WaterFire is mesmerizing. Don't miss Providence's signature event.

© 2000 Kim Knox Beckius
May 21 2008
WaterFire is a unique event that occurs on select evenings in Providence, Rhode Island, throughout the summer and early fall. Read more, then plan to visit Providence for a WaterFire evening in 2008.

2008 WaterFire Schedule

Saturday, May 24, sunset at 8:08 p.m.
* Free dancing at the Sovereign Plaza Ballroom - Waltz and Swing

Friday, May 30, sunset at 8:13 p.m.
* Free live music at the Verizon Jazz Stage

Tuesday, June 3, sunset at 8:16 p.m. (Partial Lighting only)

Wednesday, June 18, sunset at 8:24 p.m. (Partial Lighting only)

Saturday, June 21, sunset at 8:24 p.m.
* Free dancing at the Sovereign Plaza Ballroom - Cape Verdean

Saturday, June 28, sunset at 8:25 p.m.

Saturday, August 2, sunset at 8:02 p.m.
* Free live music at the Verizon Jazz Stage

Saturday, August 16, sunset at 7:44 p.m.
* Free dancing at the Sovereign Plaza Ballroom - Salsa

Saturday, August 30, sunset at 7:22 p.m.

Saturday, September 13, sunset at 6:58 p.m.
* Free dancing at the Sovereign Plaza Ballroom - Swing

Wednesday, September 17, sunset at 6:51 p.m. (Partial Lighting only)

Friday, September 19, sunset at 6:47 p.m. (Partial Lighting only)

Saturday, September 20, sunset at 6:46 p.m.

Saturday, September 27, sunset at 6:34 p.m.

Saturday, October 11, sunset at 6:10 p.m.
* Free live music at the Verizon Jazz Stage

WaterFire evenings last until approximately 1 a.m. when the fires burn out.

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