Memorial Day is a US holiday observed on the last Monday of May. The day serves to remember all the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day often marks the start of the summer season.
On Saturday evening Conceptia and I attended Water Fire which is the city's signature community arts event. It is managed by an independent non-profit arts organization; and was founded by the artist, Barnaby Evans, in 1994 and he remains the Artistic and Executive Director of Water Fire Providence. Saturday night, the city was transformed by approximately 100 bonfires that burnt just above the surface of the 3 rivers that pass through the middle of downtown (the Woonasquatucket, Moshassuk and Providence rivers). Conceptia informs me that the evening's program usually consists of live music by different bands, street performers and vendors. The public can also arrange to go on the La Gondola ride through the 3 rivers (just like in Italy) The ambience was unbelievable, the setting sooo beautiful...made me think of Italy (well, at least that's how I imagine Italy to be as I've never been) it was romantic, gorgeous and definitely an event I will be frequenting during the summer.
Funnel Cake from Doughboys-tastes like "legwenya" with powdered sugar#YUM!! This is half of it - Conceptia & I shared it#Americans & their portions#crazy!!! |
Human Manequin-that's what they called right? |
Conceptia with one of the street performers |
Dude covered some Marvin Gaye hits#eish!! |
Yunnus - the guy who invited us#talent!! |
The taller guy with the guitar was the animated one#killer!! |
Looking forward to Joel Osteen's sermon in Boston#WHOOP-WHOOOP!!
Stay Blessed xoxox