Starts at Sunset

Starts at Sunset started in 2023 and is a community gathering on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge. This unique activation invites artists and observers to experience a night of immersive placemaking set against the backdrop of a picturesque sunset. WaterFire volunteers will be illuminating the bridge with the glow of five braziers. Presented by the Providence Tourism Council Thursday, July 9 – Sunset (8:22 PM) to 10:00 PM Thursday, September 17 – Sunset (6:51 PM) to 9:00 PM Thursday, October 29 – Sunset (5:44 PM) to 9:00 PM Thursday, December 31 – Sunset (5:30 PM) to 9:00 PM