WHAT'S HAPPENING IN PROVIDENCE??!!
While at the 21st East Coast Migrant Stream Forum be sure to check out Providence or a nearby city like Boston (only 45-minutes away by train)!
Providence is a city brimming with rich history, natural beauty, and stunning architecture. Home to world-renowned restaurants, buried-treasure boutiques, and a thriving art and music scene that is as diverse and independent as the principles on which the city was founded. Providence is exactly what you are looking for and filled with what you'd never expect.
With plenty of family fun, a critically acclaimed arts scene, a sophisticated nightlife, and world-class dining options, Providence, Rhode Island makes this city a perfect choice for this year's East Coast.
One of the city’s most popular events is WaterFire, a multi-sensory art installation, highlighted by a series of bonfires installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence. Held from May to October, WaterFire has drawn tens of thousands of people in a single evening. 
Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do.With more than 430 acres, Roger Williams Park is comprised of waterways, walks, Botanical Center, a Carousel Village, Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, and the park's crown jewel, Roger Williams Park Zoo. In winter months, the Bank of America Skating Center offers ice skating in the heart of the city’s downtown. 
History buffs will revel in the city’s rich and varied architecture, which ranges from Colonial to Modern, as well as landmarks such as the first Baptist Church in the
