Transportation Info

PVDFest is returning to Downtown Providence, and we’re thrilled to celebrate with you once again! Join us on Friday, September 18 from 5 PM to 10 PM, and Saturday, September 19 from 12 PM to 10 PM, for an incredible weekend of art, culture, and community. As we prepare for the festivities, we want to keep you informed about street closures, no-parking zones, and other important details.

BIKING

We encourage attendees to bike to the festival. Bike racks can be found in various locations downtown. Find biking directions to the heart of the Festival using the following address in your GPS: 1 Kennedy Plaza, Providence.

DRIVING/CARPOOLING

PVDFest takes place in Downtown Providence, in and around the Kennedy Plaza area. Please be aware that there will be multiple street closures- full list below. Use the following address in your GPS: 1 Kennedy Plaza, Providence.

Plan ahead for traffic or consider an alternate mode of transportation!

RECOMMENDED PARKING

Conveniently located a short walk away from PVDFest, the Providence Place Mall Garage is available for parking throughout the festival weekend. Rates vary depending on your stay. Additional paid parking can be found at various downtown lots and garages.

RIDE SHARE APPS

Due to street closures and local traffic, if you plan to use a ride share app to visit the Festival, we recommend the following drop-off/pick-up addresses:

75 Fountain St, Providence, RI 02903
150 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903

These addresses will take you within a 2-5 minute walk of the footprint and help you avoid anticipated traffic.

BUS

RIPTA makes getting to PVDFest hassle free! Most major bus routes service downtown. More information can be found on RIPTA’s website. Plan your trip today using RIPTA’s Trip Planner.

Road Closures and Traffic Impact

Thursday, September 17th

No Parking: 6AM to 12AM

Exchange Terrace from East Approach to Francis St
Exchange Street from Exchange Terrace to Washington Street
Washington Street from Exchange Street to Memorial Boulevard
Fulton Street from Exchange Street to Memorial Boulevard

Street Closures

Exchange Street, between Washington Street and Fulton Street, closed at 6:00 PM

Friday, September 18th

No Parking: beginning at 6AM:

Dorrance St from Westminster St to Washington St
Eddy St from Fulton St to Washington St
Washington St from Eddy St to Memorial Boulevard
Fulton St from Memorial Boulevard to Eddy St
Exchange St from Exchange Terrace to Westminster St
Exchange Terrace from Exchange St to Francis St
East Approach from Exchange Terrance to Washington St
Westminster St from Dorrance to Orange St
Peck Street from Dyer St to Dorrance St
Dyer from Ship to Dorrance

Street Closures:

Dorrance St from Washington St to Westminster St
Washington St from Dorrance St to Memorial Boulevard
East Approach from Washington St to Exchange Terrace
Exchange St from Exchange Terrace to Westminster St
Fulton St from Memorial Boulevard to Eddy St

Saturday, September 19^th

No Parking:

Greene Street from Broad St to Washington St
Washington St from Empire St to Memorial Boulevard
Fountain St from Empire St to Dorrance St
Empire St from Fountain St to Weybosset St
Weybosset St from Empire St to Dorrance St
Westminster St from Empire St to Weybosset St
Dorrance St from Weybosset St to Fountain St
Fulton St from Eddy St to Memorial Boulevard
Exchange St from Washington St to Fulton St
Exchange Terrace from Exchange St to Fountain St
Eddy St from Westminster St to Washington St
Dyer St from Ship St to Dorrance St
Peck Steet from Dyer to Dorrance