Cultivating the Creative Capital. We commission public art, steward grants, & produce world-class public programming, partnerships, & festivals ✨
Providence, RI
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Providence’s cultural venues and festivals bring people together and give local artists a place to shine. We’re announcing two new grant programs to support the spaces and events that make our city a destination for arts and culture: providenceri.gov/mayor-brett…
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Roll up to our Plaza Stage Headliners 🎶
LA EXCELENCIA Friday, September 18 | 9:00 PM
BUTCH TAVARES Saturday, September 19 | 4:20 PM
BIG FREEDIA Saturday, September 19 | 8:30 PM
#PVDFest2026
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As summer comes to a close, Fall in Providence brings exciting celebrations of community and culture!
🔗To learn more about this years PVDFest, check out: pvdfest.com
🔗To learn more about Guatemalan Festival, check out: guatemalancenter.org/events-…
🎥by Ian Barnard
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Tonight, we celebrated the City's annual Pops in the Park by the Rhode Island Philharmonic! This free event is always a great night to celebrate community and music at the iconic Roger Williams Park Temple to Music.
This event was a collaboration between the City of Providence and our community partners - the Rhode Island Foundation, Washington Trust, Providence ACT, Parks Department, Roger Williams Park and KLR.
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We are officially one week away from the City's annual Pops in the Park by the Rhode Island Philharmonic, happening on Wednesday, August 5 at 7 pm at the Roger Williams Park Temple to Music. 🎶
This year's event will feature outstanding overtures - favorites from theater, film and classical music. The Rhode Island Foundation is the presenting sponsor of this free event which is open to the public with food trucks on-site.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held on August 6. For more information: riphil.org/summer-pops
Due to extreme heat conditions this weekend, the PVDFanZone has adjusted its opening hours to help keep fans, vendors, volunteers & staff safe from July 2-5. Visit pvdfanzone.com for the latest info!
During the heat wave, the FanZone is adjusting hours of operation for everyone's safety!
Thursday 7/2: FanZone opens at 6:00 PM
Friday 7/3: FanZone opens at 4:00 PM
Visit pvdfanzone.com for the latest info & full calendar!
A huge thank you to @CoxComm for sponsoring Providence's 2026 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks on Sunday, July 5 at India Point Park! We look forward to celebrating with everyone at 7pm on Sunday, following the Cape Verdean Independence Day celebration!
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Boston’s FIFA Fan Fest is closed but the PVDFanzone remains open until July 19. The PVDFanzone is free and open to all with food trucks, drink vendors, merchandise, soccer activities, watch parties and the biggest party south of Foxboro⚽️
Join us at Station Park for 39 days of sport, community and culture!
pvdfanzone.com/mayor-brett-s…
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Are you interested in performing, vending, volunteering, Sponsoring, or finding other ways of getting involved at PVDFest this year? Applications are open!
Visit pvdfest.com/participate for more information, and get ready to meet us Downtown on September 18th & 19th!
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Design the official 2026 PVDFest poster! 🔊
ACT, FirstWorks, and The Boston Globe Rhode Island are calling on Rhode Island artists to submit their work.
Apply at PVDFEST.COM
Submission period: May 4-May 31
Open to Rhode Island-based artists, 21+
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✨ PVDFest is back!
Meet us Downtown September 18 + 19 for PVD's signature public event celebrating the Creative Capital.
Want to get involved as an artist, vendor, sponsor or volunteer? Visit pvdfest.com for more info!
📷Photo Credit: Matthew TW Huang
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🚨❄️ BLIZZARD WARNING until Tues 7 AM
PEMA is urging residents to stay off the roads.
🌨 14–21” more snow
💨 Wind gusts up to 75 mph
⚠️ Whiteout conditions & possible power outages
Travel may be impossible. Stay home, stay safe, and prepare for outages.
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Extreme weather like this calls for extreme measures. ❄️
Providence Police Department officers have deployed the BearCat to assist stranded rescue vehicles stuck in the storm.
We are out there and on it. Please stay off the roads!
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Snow is on the way. A citywide parking ban begins today at 3PM.
Providence overnight parking permit holders may park at one of the 16 approved locations citywide. The Convention Center garage will also be available during the ban.
For more info, visit: providenceri.gov/public-work…
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Due to the predicted inclement weather, Providence Public Schools will be closed tomorrow Monday, February 23, 2026.
Debido al mal tiempo que se pronostica, las Escuelas Públicas de Providence estarán cerradas mañana lunes, 23 de febrero de 2026.
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A Citywide parking ban will go into effect at 3PM on Sunday, February 22 until further notice.
🚨 A parking ban begins tomorrow at 3PM to support snow operations.
16 approved parking locations will be available across the city for overnight parking permit holders.
Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day starting Monday, Feb. 23.
More info: providenceri.gov/city-of-pro…
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🚨 A parking ban begins tomorrow at 3PM to support snow operations.
16 approved parking locations will be available across the city for overnight parking permit holders.
Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day starting Monday, Feb. 23.
More info: providenceri.gov/city-of-pro…