R.I.'s 46th Annual Heritage Festival

Rhode Island's 46th Annual Heritage Festival
Saturday, September 21, 2024

WaterFire Arts Center
475 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02908
12:00 to 5:00 pm

"Explore the world through art and music!"

Join in a lively celebration of our state's rich cultural heritage! WaterFire Arts Center will be filled with culture, music, and dancing from around the world.

This extraordinary festival unites the cultural richness and creative expressions of Rhode Islanders. Explore cultural exhibits, witness visual art, and engage with craft demonstrations showcasing traditions from around the globe. Experience the magic as dancers and musicians from different ethnicities grace the stage throughout the day. Indulge in a culinary journey with food trucks offering a delectable array of traditional foods and drinks for purchase. Families can enjoy free face painting, arts, and crafts in the children's area.

Discover the world right here in Rhode Island – where cultural connections come alive!

Admission to this family-friendly event is FREE.

Please contact Donna Alqassar (401)222-4133 for details.

View our event Accessibility Statement.

The 2023 festival was made possible in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, through an appropriation by the Rhode Island General Assembly, and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. We would also like to thank our sponsors, United Way of RI, Amica Insurance, Coastal1 Credit Union, Neighborhood Health Plan of RI, Bird and Navigant Credit Union, for their support.

We hope to add 2024 grant information soon. In the meantime, please see below for a list of our generous 2024 sponsors!

RI's 46th Heritage Festival Participants List

The Rhode Island Heritage Festival is coordinated by Donna Alqassar, RI Heritage Commission Coordinator, in conjunction with the support of Jeffrey Emidy, RIHPHC Executive Director, Kobi Dennis and Angela Sharkey, Festival Emcees, ATR Treehouse, Luminous Creative Agency, Let's Party RI, and WaterFire Arts Center.

The RI Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission would like to thank the following sponsors, people, and groups for their help and support:

RI's 46th Heritage Festival Sponsors **To be added soon!**

⭐ Platinum Sponsor

United Way of RI

⭐ Gold Sponsor

Amica Insurance

Neighborhood Health Plan of RI

Women and Infants/ Urogynecology

⭐ Silver Sponsor

Navigant Credit Union

Supporters **More to be added soon!**

RI Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing