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Market Square

101 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903

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Located at the intersection of present-day North Main Street and College Street at the base of College Hill, Market Square has historically functioned as a commercial, civic, and cultural locus of Providence.

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Looking east across Market Square around 1900, when the river had been almost completely covered over by what the Guinness Book of World Records named the widest bridge in the world.

Historical context courtesy of @pvdnowandthen.

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1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence RI 02905
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We are forever in awe of the way @captured.by.marc captures the beauty of downtown ❤️

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We are forever in awe of the way @captured.by.marc captures the beauty of downtown ❤️

Providence knows how to light up the night! ✨ #LUMINA2025 #PVDKnowsHowToParty

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners and supporters who help make Lumina shine! Your dedication and generosity bring light and vibrancy to our downtown community. We couldn’t do it without you!

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Providence knows how to light up the night! ✨ #LUMINA2025 #PVDKnowsHowToParty A heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners and supporters who help make Lumina shine! Your dedication and generosity bring light and vibrancy to our downtown community. We couldn’t do it without you! @alphagraphicsprovidence @banknewport @bankofamerica @baycoastbank @belliniusa @brownu @canadaboston @citizensbank @ballyslincoln @cornishassociates @delta.mech @dimeoconstruct @goprovidence @graduatehotels @ibewlocal47 @indowncitypvd @kpmg @liuna183 @paolinoproperties @pocfoundation.ri @provdowntown @providenceact @providencerink @providencetourism @provfoundation @provpacri @pvdmayor @ricommerce @rifoundation @rideripta @risd1877 @risdmuseum @rmopublicrelations @southcountyri @sweeneyadvisory @thebeatricehotel @thebodhispa @ting.barnardstudio @track15ri @wearerienergy

Experience Light Lane with Music by Kufa Castro!

Kufa Castro, an Afro-Dominican artist based in Providence, blends music, poetry, and playwriting to explore identity, culture, and community. Since 2012, he has fused his experiences as an Afro-Latinx immigrant into his art, creating powerful, thought-provoking work.

Now, his music is featured in the Light Lane installations, on display from February 1-17! Don’t miss this immersive experience—check it out and celebrate Kufa’s incredible artistry.

#ProvidenceArts #KufaCastro #LightLane #AfroLatinx

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Experience Light Lane with Music by Kufa Castro! Kufa Castro, an Afro-Dominican artist based in Providence, blends music, poetry, and playwriting to explore identity, culture, and community. Since 2012, he has fused his experiences as an Afro-Latinx immigrant into his art, creating powerful, thought-provoking work. Now, his music is featured in the Light Lane installations, on display from February 1-17! Don’t miss this immersive experience—check it out and celebrate Kufa’s incredible artistry. #ProvidenceArts #KufaCastro #LightLane #AfroLatinx
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