Illuminate PVD: New Year’s Eve Celebration and Fireworks Display

The Providence Tourism Council, the City of Providence and Mayor Brett P. Smiley are thrilled to announce the 2nd annual citywide New Year's Eve celebration with the Illuminate PVD Fireworks at 195 District Park and the Michael Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Join us for an early start to ring in the new year, where festivities will illuminate the night from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. There will be a mix of tents with interactive art activations, music, and roaming entertainment promising enjoyment for all ages. A mix of food trucks and The Guild will be on hand, serving beverages to the 21+ crowd.

There will be a lighting of WaterFire's braziers surrounding the pedestrian bridge, starting at 7:00 PM, setting the stage for the Providence Tourism Council's Illuminate PVD Fireworks show at 8:30 PM sharp! The surrounding park area and The Michael Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge offer the perfect vantage point of the fireworks on the Providence River.

Don't miss out on this community celebration to kickstart the new year! Grab your friends and family and come celebrate with us at Providence's New Year's Eve Celebration.