8th Annual FireBall Gala

FireBall returns October 17, 2024 to celebrate 30 years of WaterFire!

We are excited to recognize with WaterFire Impact Awards four exceptional Rhode Islanders whose service and leadership have impacted our community in so many ways throughout WaterFire's 30 years: Senator Jack Reed, Barbara Sokoloff, Jordan Seaberry, and Barry & Kathleen Hittner. 

Please join us as we celebrate these remarkable individuals with the following awards:

• Civic Leadership: Senator Jack Reed
• Community Impact: Barbara Sokoloff
• Creative Impact: Jordan Seaberry
• Philanthropic Leadership: Barry and Kathleen Hittner

The evening will kick off at 6:00 p.m. with a champagne toast for our VIP guests. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for the main event: dinner, awards ceremony, performances throughout the night, and a special Fund-A-Program drive. Bring your dancing shoes! The night concludes with an exciting announcement about the future of WaterFire and a live band, dessert, and dancing to celebrate. 

Dress code is Black Tie Optional. Be sure to secure your tickets before sales close on October 10!

FireBall VIP Reception: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Private gathering to celebrate these exceptional honorees before the awards ceremony
Includes champagne toast, program, access to the entire event
Tickets $300

8th Annual FireBall Gala: 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Seated dinner at 7:30 p.m. by Russell Morin Catering & Events
Awards ceremony and remarks by the awardees
Live performances throughout the evening
Fund-A-Program to support WaterFire Providence's workforce development programs: WaterFire Accelerate and ArtLab@WaterFire
Live band, dessert, and dancing to close the night
Tickets $150

Shooting Star Sponsors

Additionally, we will be offering elite Shooting Star sponsorship packages to interested individuals. For $1,000, two guests will receive access to the entire event plus featured recognition for their contribution in all FireBall materials. Guests can purchase a Shooting Star sponsorship package on the checkout page. We also have further opportunities for individual and corporate sponsorship! Please contact Ed Cabral for more information: ed@waterfire.org.

Committee Chairs

Ting & Ian Barnard

Honorary Co-Chairs

TBD

Hosts

TBD

Committee

TBD

Thanks to our sponsors!

Gather Glass, Golden Gate Studios, High Output, Image Printing, Russell Morin Catering & Events, United Parking LLC.

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