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PVD Downcity Holiday Market & Festival

December 3 - December 6, 2026, the Providence Tourism Council and InDowncity are bringing back the PVD Downcity Holiday Market to Westminster Street for its third year, showcasing more shopping, entertainment, holiday workshops and dining options than ever before.


As part of the PVD Holiday Festival, this year’s market will take place at Grant’s Block Park on the corner of Westminster and Union Streets in downtown Providence, RI, expanding the length of Westminster Street from Union Street to Mathewson Street, filling the historic retail corridor with vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts and treats. Mark your calendars; you won’t want to miss all that this year’s Market has to offer.

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Thank you, from the PVD FanZone

From June 11 - July 19, 2026, the Providence Tourism Council, in partnership with the City of Providence and the Department of Art, Culture and Tourism welcomed over 145,000 visitors from across the world to the PVD FanZone at Station Park in the heart of downtown Providence  to celebrate the '26 FIFA World Cup.


Cultural Community Grant Deadline

February 1, 2027 is the next deadline for the PTC Cultural Community Grant Program. 


Whether you are a first-time applicant or a returning grantee, we encourage you to carefully review the latest guidelines and information available here.


Stay tuned for updated grant guidelines for 2027. Applications are considered from businesses, organizations, and nonprofit groups for events, programs, festivals, and exhibits that take place in Providence and support the growth of Providence’s creative and cultural landscape, benefiting both residents and visitors. Eligible applications will be considered for events taking place more than 2 months after the grant deadline.

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ABOUT US

The Providence Tourism Council drives tourism, economic growth, and visitor engagement by investing in the people, places, experiences, and ideas that make Providence unique.

The Providence Tourism Council, is also know as the Convention Authority of the City of Providence and established by state statute as the tourism district for the City of Providence. Since its creation in 1984, the council has provided public relations, marketing and financial support to organizations who have demonstrated the ability to draw visitors to the city, have an economic impact, benefit for Providence residents, and generate awareness and marketing exposure for the city. 


Through our collaborative efforts, we have helped put the Creative Capital of Providence on the map as one of America’s Favorite Cities. We have supported the development of tourism initiatives, allowing our city to grow and thrive while establishing Providence as one of the country’s most renowned arts, cultural and culinary hubs. 


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