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Independence Day Update

Heads up! All Waterfront parks will close at 5 PM on July 4. No fireworks on the Waterfront—but catch Independence Day fireworks on the Parkway at 9:30 PM!
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Roller Skating Tickets On Sale

Roller skating is back on May 23. Secure your skating tickets online in advance today. Bonus: IBX cardholders receive free skate admission (a $5 savings per ticket) for up to four people.
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RiverLink Ferry

Catch stunning views and breezy vibes aboard the RiverLink Ferry—your easiest connection between Philly and Camden. Operating 7 days a week.
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On the Waterfront

The Projects

Park at Penn's Landing

A New Waterfront is on the horizon. Construction is underway on the new Park at Penn's Landing. PennDot is replacing and expanding the covered section of I-95 at Penn’s Landing along the Waterfront under the department’s $329 million I-95/CAP project. The two main components of this project are the construction of a new 11.5-acre Park at Penn’s Landing and a new South Street pedestrian bridge.

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The Fun

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite summertime traditions. It features outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini-golf, roller skating, great food and drinks, and soaring views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge. Summerfest is the perfect place for a family outing, a school trip, or a meet-up with friends. Open May 23, 2025 - September 1, 2025.

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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

Independence Day Update: All Waterfront Parks Close at 5 pm

Quick heads up for your Fourth of July plans! All Delaware River Waterfront parks, including Cherry Street Pier, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Race Street Pier, Pier 68, and...

Know Before You Go: The 5 Best Ways to Get to the Philadelphia Waterfront

Are you heading to the Philadelphia Waterfront this summer? Arrive stress-free with these travel tips. Parking along the Delaware River Waterfront is limited due to construction on the exciting new Park at Penn's Landing. But...

Independence Weekend on the Waterfront: June 27 - June 29

Celebrate Independence Day early on June 27 - June 29 on the Philly Waterfront — with live music, food, drink, and fireworks lighting up the Delaware River. From high-energy tribute bands at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, to chill nights under the lights at Spruce Street Harbor Park, to markets and DJ mixes at Cherry Street Pier — the Waterfront is the place to be to kick-start your #July4thPhilly fun. Plan your visit today!