Join us for a celebration of light, culture and community
December 4-7, 2025
PVD Downcity Holiday Market
The Providence Tourism Council and InDowncity invite you to Grant’s Block Park as its transformed into an enchanting outdoor marketplace to shop, drink, eat, and support local businesses this season. Enjoy holiday workshops, activities and live entertainment including Alexus Lee, Grace Darko Trio, Leland Baker Trio, Ryan Peter Murphy, PVD Holiday Saxophone Choir, Ballet RI, pop up performances, photos with Santa and more!
Providence City Hall Tree Lighting
Kick off the holidays as we light the City Hall tree on Saturday, December 6! 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.
City Center Rink - Ice Skating
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. On Friday night, FirstWorks presents Le Patin Libre’s “Glide” ice dance performance followed by an ice dance party for all.
Illuminate PVD Holiday Stroll
Take part in a festive, illuminated stroll led by the Providence Drum Troupe and pop-up holiday performers. The fun starts at Biltmore Park on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6:00 PM and continues down Eddy Street to Grant’s Block Park and The Providence Rink.
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
PVD HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Running from December 4 to 7, 2025, 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.
Featured ATTRACTIONS
Leland Baker Trio
Thursday, December 4, 7-9 pm
Acclaimed local jazz combo, the Leland Baker Trio bring their vibes to the cozy lodge at the PVD Downcity Holiday Market on Thursday evening. Enjoy a festive beverage at a pop-up bar from The Eddy, visit the artisan vendors and kick-off the start of an amazing PVD Holiday Festival weekend.
Firstworks Presents: Le Patin Libre “Glide”
Friday, December 5th, 7 - 9 PM
Coming from Montreal, Le Patin Libre figure skaters will dazzle us with a performance that wields ice, skates and glide as pure mediums of artistic storytelling. Following this free show, join FirstWorks for a public skate party with a local DJ, open to all!
The Avenue Concept Holiday Lit Mural Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the public art of downtown, starting at the cozy PVD Downcity Holiday Market on Grant's Block in Downtown Providence. TAC will offer two tours on the evenings of December 4th and 5th, with discounted rates for families. Come rejoice, enjoy the holiday spirit, and get to know some of the most iconic public art pieces 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.
