 Currently 78 in Pawtucket, 74 at Narragansett Pier, 74 in Newport. Could Providence lose the water fire ceremony? Check out the latest piece by Dan McGowan of the Boston Globe. According to his piece, water fire was $750,000 in the red last fiscal year. Basically, corporate donations are dwindling. Did you notice how there have been fewer lightings, by the way? The event has made cuts to hours of operation to save money.