Memorial Day Weekend on the Philadelphia Waterfront
05/23 – 05/26
Kick-start the ‘unofficial start of summer’ with an action-packed lineup of events, activities, and more on Philadelphia's Delaware River Waterfront this Memorial Day Weekend - May 23 - May 26.
Celebrate the return of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor Park, as well as events at Cherry Street Pier.
Schedule
Friday, May 23
- Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival at Cherry Street Pier
- Opening Weekend of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, 1 pm - 11 pm
- Afterwork Sessions with Shekhinah B., 7 pm - 10 pm, at Spruce Street Harbor Park
Saturday, May 24
- Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival at Cherry Street Pier
- El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier
- Opening Weekend of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, 11 am - 11 pm
- Botanical Wall Hanging Workshop (Studio 16), 1 pm - 3 pm at Cherry Street Pier
- GrioXArts Flag Bandana Workshop (Studio 3), 1 pm - 4 pm at Cherry Street Pier
- Flower making with Amy Kelly, 2 pm - 4 pm, at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
- Balloon Twisting, 1 pm - 3 pm, at Spruce Street Harbor Park
- Face painting, 1 pm - 5 pm, at Spruce Street Harbor Park
- Stamp-making with Craft Coven, 2 pm - 4 pm, at Spruce Street Harbor Park
Sunday, May 25
- Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival at Cherry Street Pier
- Opening Weekend of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, 11 am - 11 pm
- Botanical Wall Hanging Workshop (Studio 16), 1 pm - 3 pm at Cherry Street Pier
- GrioXArts Flag Bandana Workshop (Studio 3), 1 pm - 4 pm at Cherry Street Pier
- Family Funday Sunday with PopUpPlay, 1 pm - 4 pm at Spruce Street Harbor Park
- Face painting and glitter tattoos, 1 pm - 5 pm, at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest\
- Skate with Characters, 2 pm - 4 pm, at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Monday, May 26
- Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival at Cherry Street Pier
- Opening Weekend of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, 11 am - 11 pm
- Balloon twisting, 1 pm - 3 pm, at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Parking on-site will be limited due to I-95 CAP construction. However, many great ways to access the Waterfront include walking and biking along the Delaware River Trail, rideshare, and public transit. To ensure a seamless visit, guests can visit the ‘Know Before You Go’ guide for parking recommendations, directions, FAQs, and more.
Know Before You Go:
As you plan your next visit to the Delaware River Waterfront, here is what you need to know before you go:
- Learn how to arrive at the Waterfront with travel information to help you plan your visit.
- The Waterfront is open. Learn about your favorite destinations, their operating hours, and amenities.
- Please review our event and activities guidelines to learn what to bring and what not to bring when you visit our parks.
- Contact us with your inquiries. We are here to help. For park questions and inquiries, contact info@drwc.org or call 215-922-2386.
- Review our FAQ for helpful answers to some of your most pressing questions.
