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WaterFire New Year's Eve Lighting at Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge

Editor's pickThu, Dec 31, 5pm · Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, Providence

When

Thursday, December 31, 5pm to 9pm

Where

Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge

Providence, MA

Cost

Free

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Five braziers lit on the Van Leesten Memorial Bridge starting at sunset, presented by the Providence Tourism Council.

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