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PVD Holiday Festival

Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the City of Providence, Providence Tourism Council and our many partners invite you to experience the magic of the season in the Creative Capital! From dazzling lights and festive markets to joyful performances and community celebrations, Providence is the perfect place to make holiday memories.


Join us as our city comes alive with cheer, creativity, and holiday spirit at events all season long.



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Welcome to Providence for the holidays as we spread cheer throughout the City. PVD Holiday Festival activities take place throughout downtown with additional events and activities in our various neighborhoods.



Metered Spaces

There are over 2,000 metered parking spots in Providence. Metered spaces are found throughout Downtown, College Hill, Federal Hill, the Jewelry District, near the State House & Train Station, and in Wayland Square. Text to pay by texting the word “Park” to 77447


Parking Lots

If you can’t find a metered space, there are many private parking lots and garages and parking lots to park in and around Downtown on Washington, Westminster and Snow Streets. Some parking lots are listed below. 

  • Biltmore Garage - 51 Washington Street
  • Down City Parking - 330 Westminster Street
  • PPAC Garage - 233 Weybosset Street
  • Central Parking - 36 Pine Street
  • LAZ Parking - Multiple locations on Empire and Fountain Street
  • The Arcade Garage - 66 Weybosset Street
  • Providence Place Mall - 259 Providence Place

https://www.providenceri.gov/park-pvd/


There will be a free trolley available on Saturday, December 6th from 11:30am until 6pm. You will be able to hop on and off the shuttle at the following locations.

  • The Graduate Hotel, Dorrance Street
  • Depesquale Square, Federal Hill, 280 Atwells Ave. 
  • Corner of Eddy and Westminster Street (Near Craftland)
  • Corner of Mathewson and Westminster Street (Near Hotel Providence)
  • The Renaissance Hotel, Avenue of the Arts

The last shuttle will end at The Graudate Hotel for the City Hall Tree Lighting and Providence Rink. 

Providence Marriott Downtown

Providence Downcity Market Weekend Package


Includes Breakfast Buffet for Two, Self Parking, Early Check in of 12pm, Late Check out of 2pm.


Complimentary Shuttle to and from the Providence Downcity Holiday Market

Free Cancellations before or on December 3,2025

Book your Providence Downcity Market Weekend Package


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