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About PVDFest
Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the City’s Department of Art, Culture, Tourism and Producing Partner FirstWorks once again host PVDFest, Providence’s signature outdoor arts festival, September 18-19, 2026. This year’s festival returns to the beating heart of Downtown, animating the streets of the Creative Capital with astonishing performances, art installations, parades, artisan markets, and world-class cuisine. Discover a vibrant, cultural experience unlike anything else in the region.

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Michaela Antunes
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PVDFest Photos

Photographer: Justin Case

Photographer: Matthew Huang