Mayor Elorza Invites Residents to Celebrate the Pedestrian Bridge During PRONK!

Culture and community collide during the City’s annual celebration of art and activism

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza will join Department of Art, Culture + Tourism Director Stephanie Fortunato, WaterFire Providence Executive Artistic Director Barnaby Evans, BIG NAZO’s renegade circus family, PRONK! (Providence HONK!) artists and community members for a music-filled extravaganza on the pedestrian bridge. The celebration will kick off on the steps of the bridge (South Water Street side) at 6:00 PM, where a moment of silence will recognize the native inhabitants of the land. Following the land acknowledgement, a torch procession across the bridge, courtesy of WaterFire Providence, will illuminate performances by visual artists and PRONK! bands.

For over a decade, PRONK! has drawn national acclaim for its signature blend of art and activism. Every October, musicians from around the globe descend on Providence as part of a national street band movement.

Residents are encouraged to enjoy PRONK! festivities, including a parade around the City, before the bridge celebration begins. For more details on PRONK!, including a full schedule of events, visit: http://providencehonkfest.org/

WHO:                   Mayor Jorge O. Elorza; Department of Art, Culture + Tourism Director Stephanie Fortunato; WaterFire Providence Executive Artistic Director Barnaby Evans; PRONK! artists, BIG NAZO; and community partners

WHAT:                 A celebration of music, public space, and community

WHERE:               The Providence River Pedestrian Bridge

WHEN:                 Monday, October 14, 2019, from 6 PM to 7 PM