WaterFire isn’t just an event — it’s a tradition that’s shaped Providence for three decades. In this episode of PVD POV, we sit down with Chris Donovan, Development Manager at WaterFire Providence, to talk about what makes this public art installation so powerful, the stories it inspires and the community that keeps it alive.

We also look ahead to FireBall: Phoenix Rising, WaterFire’s annual gala fundraiser happening this October at the WaterFire Arts Center. From its avant-garde black-tie theme to the honorees who embody the spirit of Providence’s creative capital, FireBall is more than a party — it’s a chance to ensure the fires keep burning for years to come.

PVD POV is a podcast hosted by the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau in collaboration with the College of Hospitality Management and Center for Media Production at Johnson & Wales University. Hosts are Alana Cerrone O'Hare and Nick Millard. Production is by Professor Bryan Lavin, with assistance from Graduate Students in Tourism Management. Episodes are available wherever you download your podcasts. Visit GoProvidence.com (../../) for more information on these stories and everything else Providence.