Providence has had great success with Waterfire, bonfires set in caldrons placed in the waterway around the city, set to music. Boston has it's First Night celebration, which (at one time) was an all night event of outdoor artistic expression, Ice Sculptures, and performances. And Barcelona has the Magic Fountain.
What other type of art events are held in cities around the world? I am not talking about simple concerts or indoor galleries - these are outdoor, unique attractions. And how have these helped - or hindered - the cities identity?
WaterFire in Providence really was a key event in getting Providence recognized as an exciting city. Although it seems to not be as popular as it once was, it still drives much of the summer nightlife in the city. Boston's First Night used to be a great success, getting people out into the city at night, making New Year's much more than a drinking binge. But lately it has lost it's focus, and became a bit stodgy. Now, it seems tha Boston is going back to the Irish Bar scene, and loosing it's artistic edge.>
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