# Event Details - **Event Name**: July 4th | 250th American Independence Anniversary - WaterFire Full Lighting - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 am - **Event Description**: This Independence Day, WaterFire Providence presents a Full Lighting on the rivers of downtown Providence as part of the official RI250 Commission celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. From afternoon through midnight, Providence comes alive with music, dance, art, fire, and community - a sweeping, multi-venue celebration honoring 250 years of American history and the living spirit of Rhode Island. The fire shall be set ablaze at sunset alongside orchestral performances, ballet, community singing, live music, riverside projections, and a procession through the heart of the city. Schedule of Events: ·12:00 – 5:00 PM: RI State House Museum Open Hours ·1:00 – 2:45 PM: World Cup soccer game at the PVD Fanzone Station Park ·3:15 – 5:45 PM: RI Philharmonic Orchestra (rehearsal) at the State House ·5:00 – 6:45 PM: World Cup soccer game at the PVD Fanzone Station Park ·5:00 – 11:30 PM: Food and Arts Festival Vendors at WaterFire ·6:00 – 11:30 PM: RI Indian Council Tent in Memorial Park ·5:00 PM: “America in Song: 250 Years of Resilience and Harmony” with Rose Weaver at the RISD Auditorium ·6:00 – 6:40 PM: Ballet RI performance “Sybil’s Ride” at Waterplace ·6:28 – 7:00 PM: RI250 Commission Opening Program, State House ·7:15 – 8:45 PM: RI Philharmonic Orchestra at the State House ·8:30 – 11:30 PM: “Portrait of Rhode Island” projections along river ·8:40 PM: WaterFire Procession begins at the State House ·8:50 PM: Lighting of WaterFire ·9:00 – 9:25 PM: “Coming Together in Song” community singing ·9:00 – 11:30 PM: Luis Gilberto – College Street Stage ·9:30 – 11:30 PM: An Evening with Becky Bass – Steeple St Stage Come add your light to the night! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/july-4th-250th-american-independence-anniversary-waterfire-full-lighting/200030229669150 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, fourth-of-july, festivals, art, live-music, food-truck-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 333 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Providence - **state**: RI - **country**: United States - **location**: WaterFire - Waterplace Park - **lat**: 41.8273052 - **long**: -71.4151862 - **full address**: WaterFire - Waterplace Park, 1 Finance Way, Providence, RI 02903-1267, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: July 4th | 250th American Independence Anniversary - WaterFire Full Lighting - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4c9637a0e9e12418c4582f276ea54285512738f09e2df1e1bdba1e55afa6d820-rimg-w1200-h628-dc171516-gmir?v=1782626750 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is July 4th | 250th American Independence Anniversary - WaterFire Full Lighting being held? - **A:** July 4th | 250th American Independence Anniversary - WaterFire Full Lighting takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 am at WaterFire - Waterplace Park, 1 Finance Way, Providence, RI 02903-1267, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing July 4th | 250th American Independence Anniversary - WaterFire Full Lighting? - **A:** July 4th | 250th American Independence Anniversary - WaterFire Full Lighting is organized by WaterFire Providence. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at WaterFire Providence's events? - **A:** WaterFire Providence has 140+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. WaterFire Providence has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** July 4th | 250th American Independence Anniversary - WaterFire Full Lighting is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Providence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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