Submitted by Jack__Squat t3_zv4mva in RhodeIsland
I was reminiscing about First Night in Providence. Anything like that around anymore? Google didn’t turn up much.
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captainastryd t1_j1n5wqv wrote
First Night was like PVD Fest but in December. It was marvelous.
xWQdvuppqyHkKCeM4MH4 t1_j1nhz2c wrote
It feels like with the food truck culture and community, this could be organized and made possible again. There is no lack of arts and food in this state.
Was it previously funded by the city of providence?
Pvdsuccess t1_j1nx1tr wrote
I was part of the group that started it. Lots of art, fireworks, it was a blast. Miss it. It was started by artists and we had a mayor ( Cianci) who just did everything to promote the city.
Fresh_Shock2890 t1_j1obt0l wrote
What was the deal over the name “first night” vs “bright night”
Pvdsuccess t1_j1orgrn wrote
If I remember it was a new group after first night ended. Think it was a legal issue over the name.
Mrsericmatthews t1_j1njmbu wrote
This should make a strong come back. We need this more than we need more festivals in the summer.
401jamin t1_j1nnvik wrote
First night was absolutely amazing! Such a fun time. It felt like the whole city participated. I was thinking about first night about a week ago. So sad.
Pvdsuccess t1_j1odedq wrote
First night was chosen but some later it was some change, legal or something, and it became bright night. I wasn't involved then. Wish I had more info for you.
RandomChurn t1_j1n3a5s wrote
It was great, wasn't it? I was actually part of a Poetry Slam team that performed one year at the Cable Car (RIP).
I was really sad to learn that it just petered out in Providence, well before the pandemic. There just wasn't the critical mass of people who supported it.
I feel badly about the people posting here and on the RI sub asking about what to do on NYE.
Someone did suggest fireworks at Rocky Point Park. Might do that. But First Night was really something at its peak.