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Philly Otaku Fest

Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of cosplay from April 12 - April 14, vendors, gaming, food trucks, and more. Explore more than 70 vendors in the Artist Alley and Dealers row, guest CosPlay stars, go head to head with free play and tournaments set up by Origin of Play, and join the CosPlay Parade.
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Cherry Street Pier: Meet the Artists

We are excited to welcome the 2024-2025 Cherry Street Pier Artist Cohort. Get to know the amazing artists each week through a brand new video series - “Studio Sessions” - where we’ll provide a sneak peek inside each artist’s studio. A new video will launch every Tuesday on CherryStreetPier.com.
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Park at Penn's Landing

As construction continues on the I-95 CAP, get excited about what is to come by reviewing the designs for the new Park at Penn’s Landing. The new park will have a new RiverRink, a play area, an amphitheater, a cafe, and much more.
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We're Hiring

Join our team. We're hiring for several seasonal positions including a Communications and Marketing intern, Spruce Street Harbor Park Shift Supervisor, Spruce Harbor Park Cashier, and others. Learn more and apply today.
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On the Waterfront

The Projects

Delaware River Trail

A critical element of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, the Delaware River Trail is a continuous multi-use trail connecting the north and south ends of the Philadelphia Waterfront with other regional and city-wide trails.

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The Fun

Cherry Street Pier

Cherry Street Pier is a year-round, mixed-use public space on the central Delaware River waterfront. Built into the shell of a century-old municipal pier, it is a reflection of Philadelphia today—creative, diverse, historic, adaptable, and inspired. Enjoy markets, exhibitions, and amazing views of the Delaware River all year long.

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The Arts

Waterfront Arts Program

Activating Philadelphia’s Waterfront with high-quality, innovative public and performance art that embraces non-traditional venues, and establishing the waterfront as a cultural destination for the City of Philadelphia. Safely enjoy our latest exhibition After the Fall by John Schlesinger at CherryStreetPier.

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News and Updates

I-95 CAP Update: Sheet Pile Installation Begins March 18 on Front Street for I-95 CAP Project

Heads up! The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that sheet pile installation will begin on Front Street between Walnut and Chestnut Streets on Monday, March 18. The work will take place on...

WHYY: Investors pour $1B into Delaware River waterfront projects over 10 years

In the past decade, private developers invested about $1 billion into the Delaware River waterfront — mostly for mixed-use and residential developments, according to an economic impact report commissioned by the nonprofit...