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Rochelle Lefebvre - PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - More than a quarter of a million people braved the harsh winter to attend events in Providence.

The Rhode Island Convention Center Authority says the Rhode Island Convention Center, The Dunkin' Donuts Center, and Veterans Memorial Auditorium saw more than 355,000 event-goers this year.

"We are pleased with the number of events and people we have had in the buildings this winter." said James McCarvill, Executive Director of RICCA. "Our staff worked diligently to keep the sidewalks cleared and accessible, keeping the parking facilities open and despite it all we only had to reschedule one hockey game, one basketball game and a performance at The VETs."

The three facilities hosted more than 80 events from January 1 to March 25.

"When you have that many people coming downtown to attend our events that means the restaurants, retail owners, and parking garages are busy as well," McCarvill continued. "The weather just didn't cooperate but thankfully people still came downtown to enliven the city."

Some of this year's events included the Auto Show, Spring Flower & Garden Show, the Home Show, Festival Ballet Providence, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, the PC Friars and the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships.