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🎆 Staying Cool & Safe This 4th of July in Downtown PVD Parks 🎆
Planning to celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Providence? Here are some quick tips to help you stay safe, cool, and comfortable while enjoying the festivities in our parks:
☀️ Stay Hydrated – Bring a reusable water bottle and refill often. Many downtown spots have nearby businesses happy to help you out!
🧴 Don’t Forget Sunscreen – Reapply every 2 hours, especially if you’re out during peak sun (10am–4pm).
🕶️ Dress Smart – Light-colored, breathable clothing and a wide-brim hat go a long way.
🌳 Find the Shade – Take breaks under trees or shady seating areas to avoid overheating.
🐶 Keep Pets Cool – If you’re bringing furry friends, make sure their paws are protected and they have water, too!
🎒 Pack Light, Pack Smart – Bring only what you need, and make sure essentials like snacks, wipes, and hand sanitizer are easy to reach.
🎇 Celebrate Responsibly – Respect park rules, clean up after yourself, and be kind to your fellow downtown visitors.
Wishing everyone a fun, festive, and cool Fourth of July in #DowntownPVD!
#4thInPVD #DowntownPVD #PVDParks #StayCoolPVD #ProvidenceRI #IndependenceDayTips #MeetUsInDowntown #CelebrateSmart #SummerInTheCity
THIS week in Downtown Providence = nonstop celebration 🇺🇸🔥🎉
🎆 Kick it off with the *City of Providence Independence Day Celebration* + *fireworks display*
💧 Full WaterFire lighting* on the 4th = pure magic
🍝 Al Fresco on the Hill* for your open-air dining fix
🇨🇻 50th Cape Verdean Independence Day Festival* bringing joy, culture, and community
🛍️ And of course, The Flea in the Park to wrap up the weekend
Downtown’s where the party’s at. Don’t miss a moment ✨
#PVDParks #IndependenceDayPVD #WaterFire #AlFrescoOnTheHill #CapeVerdeanFestival #PVDflea #JulyInPVD
🎉🎉🎉Congrats, PVD fam! @usatoday 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards just crowned Providence the #2 most walkable city in America—again!
But we’re not stopping at silver.
Downtown Providence Park Network’s Pedestrian Wayfinding Project is rolling out any minute!
• 200+ vibrant banners + interactive anchors + street murals & QR codes that unlock mini-tours, stories, and hidden gems in PVD
• an interactive digital map that links every park, plaza, and waterfront path into one Connected Loop from the Pt. Street Bridge to the Basin and up into the Greater Kennedy Plaza
• routes to the cafés, institutions, shops, and small businesses that keep downtown humming
Translation: walking here is about to get even easier, richer, and more fun. 👟🗺️✨
Grab your sneakers, wander the Loop, support local, and keep celebrating our city’s walkable vibe.
🔗 Want the full scoop and ways to plug in? Hit the link in our bio!
🌳 Park Highlight: Grant’s Block 🌳
Tucked at the corner of Westminster & Union, Grant’s Block is back and better than ever! Reopened in May 2024, the refreshed space cozy cedar seating, lush landscaping with new trees & perennials, and upgraded lighting to keep the vibes going into the evening. @indowncitypvd
Stop by to soak up the city and enjoy this beautifully reimagined downtown green space!
📍260 Westminster St, Providence, RI
Second photo courtesy of @golden.age.collective
#GrantsBlock #DowntownPVD #ParkHighlight #ThisIsPVD #DogFriendlyPVD #PVDParks #CityGreenspace #LoveYourCity #ProvidenceRI #UrbanOasis #WestminsterStreet #MeetUsInDowntown
Welcome back to Meet Us Downtown with DPPN! 🌞 Say hello to our new downtown friends, Michelette and Fabian—soaking up the sunshine, good vibes, and beautiful architecture on their lunch break. There’s always something (and someone!) to love in Downtown Providence 💛
#MeetUsdowntown #DowntownPVD #DPPN #PeopleOfProvidence #LunchInThePark #PVDLife #LoveWhereYouLunch #PVDViews #CityVibes #DowntownMoments #ThisIsPVD #ExploreProvidence
30 Exchange Terrace
Providence, RI 02903