September 8-10
News
Mayor Smiley, FirstWorks Build Excitement for Full Weekend of PVDFest Events
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Director of Art, Culture, Tourism Joe Wilson Jr., PVDFest Producing Partner and FirstWorks Executive Artistic Director Kathleen Pletcher, City Council President Rachel Miller, PVDFest partners, artists, and sponsors today...
PVDFest Announces Schedule, Releases Interactive Map Ahead of City’s Signature Arts Event
New Accessibility Supports Incorporated in Map, Performance Locations PROVIDENCE, RI – PVDFest today released its official schedule and dynamic interactive map, detailing an impressive array of art exhibitors, musical and dance performances, eclectic food truck...
PVDFest: Safety and Transportation Information for Sept 8-10
PROVIDENCE, RI – PVDFest has released the following logistic, safety and transportation information for community members and visitors. For more information on festival programming and scheduling, visit www.pvdfest.com. A full schedule and map will be released in the...
PVDFest, WaterFire Providence Announce Details for a Full Lighting on Saturday, September 9
PROVIDENCE, RI – PVDFest and WaterFire Providence today announced details for a full WaterFire lighting that will illuminate the Providence River on Saturday, September 9. Following PVDFest headliner Mavis Staples, the lighting will begin at 7:05 p.m. and the braziers...
PVDFest to Showcase Dozens of Local Makers Across Four Artisan Markets
PROVIDENCE, RI – PVDFest today announced that dozens of independent artisans and makers curated by some of Providence’s favorite market managers will join this year’s festival for a weekend of shopping and community experiences along the Providence River....
PVDFest Food Truck Village Returns September 8-10
Nearly two dozen vendors to serve up regional favorites along the Providence River PROVIDENCE, RI – Providence’s famous culinary scene takes center stage on the banks of the Providence River this year with the return of the fan-favorite PVDFest Food Village....
PVDFest Parade to Honor Historic Black Artist and Providence Art Club Founder Edward Mitchell Bannister
Helen Baskerville-Dukes, Gonzalo Cuervo Recognized as Parade Grand Marshals PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the return of the PVDFest Parade, a signature PVDFest spectacle festival goers of all ages can participate in, on Sunday, September...
Artist Spotlight: Sidy Maiga Announces Afrika Nyaga Drum & Dance Festival Lineup Celebrating African Culture at PVDFest
New Opportunity Announced for Downtown Activation on Friday, September 8 PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the Afrika Nyaga Drum and Dance Festival, a series of African-culture performances curated by local artist Sidy Maiga for Sunday afternoon at...
Mayor Smiley, FirstWorks Unveil PVDFest 2023 Headliners
Civil rights icon and Grammy Lifetime Achievement award-winner Mavis Staples performing at Innovation Park Saturday, September 9 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined FirstWorks Executive Director Kathleen Pletcher, Director of Art, Culture, Tourism Joe...
Save the Date: PVDFest to Return September 8-10
Providence’s Signature Arts Festival to Close Summer 2023 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Director of the Department of Art, Culture, Tourism (ACT) Joe Wilson Jr. today announced the return of PVDFest, Providence’s signature arts festival, happening...