Waterfire Providence hosts a special event this Saturday night, Nov. 4, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The night will kick off with a speaking program on the basin stage in Waterplace Park, with remarks given by Kasim Yarn, director of the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Affairs, Gov. Daniel J. Mckee, and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley.

The keynote address will be given by U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Peter A. Garvin, U.S. Naval War College president. The speaking program will also feature a performance by the Army 88th and Navy Band.

Once the speaking program concludes, around 5:40 p.m., the Rhode Island Professional Fire Fighters Pipes and Drums group will perform as more than 100 veterans and active-duty service members process into the basin with lit torches and surround Waterplace Park with a Ring of Fire. 

Starting at 7:30 p.m., wreaths will be laid at the World War I, World War II, Korean, and Rhode Island Nine Beirut Memorials while Taps plays throughout Memorial Park.

On the confluence, where the rivers meet, there will be a Missing Man Table set up to honor the memory of fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service members. Every piece of this touching memorial has a special meaning.

A Veterans Resource Fair will be held on the Washington Street Bridge starting at 4:30 p.m. A display of military vehicles, special thanks to Bruce Ferreira, will be installed on the College Street bridge. 

Vendors and music will accompany all the events.