Boston Day Trip Must-See: WaterFire Festival in Rhode Island! 🔥🎶

A mesmerizing celebration where fire, music, and rivers collide—imagine nearly 100 blazing braziers lighting up the water at night! 🌊🔥 Held on three rivers in downtown Providence, RI, this spectacular event runs from May to November, happening 1-2 times per month (check waterfire.org for exact dates). Don’t miss the WaterFire Marketplace on Canal Street, packed with delicious food vendors and local artisan crafts—perfect for snacking while you wander! 🍢🎨 Best part? It’s FREE (unless you opt for a boat ride). Right next to the festival is Providence Place, a huge shopping mall for post-fire dining and retail therapy! 🛍️ 🚗 From Boston: Just ~1 hour drive. 🚆 By train: Take the Providence/Stoughton Line from South Station (~1 hour), then a 5-minute walk from the Providence station to the action! 📍 Waterplace Park Memorial Blvd, Providence, RI 02903 #NightMagic #WaterFire #BostonLife #BostonWeekend #RhodeIsland #NewEnglandTravel #FestivalVibes #FreeEvents #DateNightIdeas #ExploreProvidence