A celebration of light, culture and community in
Providence, RI. Kick off weekend Dec. 3-6!
PVD Downcity Holiday Market: Thursday, Dec 3 - Sunday, Dec 6
The Providence Tourism Council and InDowncity invite you to Grant’s Block Park for an enchanting outdoor marketplace to shop, drink, eat, and support local this season. Enjoy holiday workshops, activities, live entertainment, pop up performances, photos with Santa and more!
Providence City Hall Tree Lighting: Saturday, Dec 5
Kick off the holidays as we light the City Hall tree. Enjoy performances by community choirs and catch a parade leading Santa into Downtown through falling snow. The celebration continues with live bands, festive activities for all ages, food trucks, and an ice skating DJ party.
Ice Skating at The Providence Rink - Every day
Lace up some skates and hit the ice all weekend long at The Providence Rink in the heart of downtown. Check out the Rink's website for special ice bumper car time slots. All equipment can be rented or bring your own skates.
Illuminate PVD Holiday Stroll: Friday, Dec 4
Take part in a festive, illuminated stroll at 6 p.m. on Friday night, led by the Providence Drum Troupe and pop-up holiday performers from Biltmore Park and The Providence Rink to the PVD Downcity Holiday Market at Grant's Block Park.
Featured ATTRACTIONS
Ice Theatre New York® presented by FirstWorks
Friday, December 4th, 7 & 8:15 PM
Experience the balance, flow, and flight of skating with New York City’s premier professional ice dancing company! Join FirstWorks for two, free ice dancing shows, followed by a public ice-skating dance party with a local DJ, open to all!
Free Candy Cane Express Train & Holiday Trolley
PRESENTED BY CENTREVILLE BANK
Thursday & Friday 5-9 p.m. (Train)
Saturday - 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Trolley)
Hop on and off at various locations downtown from Grant’s Block Park to the City Center Rink, Track 15 & Federal Hill.
Mixing with the Queens: Sunday Funday Holiday Edition
Get ready to shake, stir, and sleigh this season with Say Yes to the Cocktail ®!
Join us inside the heated Lodge Tent at the PVD Downcity Holiday Market for a festive mixology moment featuring LaDiva Jonz,
Haley Star and Ricky Diamonds.
We’ll kick things off with a cozy holiday demo where we teach you how to make a gingerbread simple syrup, then turn it into a delicious Gingerbread Espresso Martini—complete with sample tastings. All while enjoying dazzling drag performances and plenty of holiday cheer.
Welcome Message from Mayor Brett P. Smiley.
Welcome to Providence’s holiday season. I invite you to embrace the spirit of joy, warmth and togetherness that fills our city at this special time of year. Whether you are gathering with friends Downtown, visiting our neighborhoods to support local businesses, enjoying our parks and public spaces in the crisp winter air, or simply taking in the lights and decorations throughout the city, I hope you feel the sense of community that makes Providence unique. This season offers moments of celebration, reflection and connection. I look forward to sharing it with you and I wish you and your loved ones a festive and peaceful holiday season.
Sincerely,
Brett P. Smiley
39th Mayor of Providence
ABOUT THE PVD HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Each December, the PVD Holiday Festival brings light, culture, and community cheer to the heart of Providence and beyond.
Transforming the creative capital with a spectacular program of festive events and attractions, including holiday markets, tree lighting events, ice skating, community workshops, music, performance artists, WaterFire, and more!
The PVD Holiday Festival kicks off a month of activities taking place throughout the city, culminating in the Providence New Year’s Eve Celebration and Illuminate PVD fireworks, which welcome revelers to celebrate the holidays in Providence.
Sponsors & Partners
Special thanks to our many partners that are a part of bringing a little holiday magic to our
creative capital this season.
Interested in becoming a Sponsor?
Contact us to learn about the various opportunities available at events@ptcri.org.
