Delaware River WATERFRONT

Gather your family and friends and help us celebrate our spectacular holiday tree lighting, which will dazzle with bright lights and illuminate the night. Kick off the official launch of the holidays and countdown to New Year's Eve on the Philadelphia Waterfront, complete with festive performances, including performances from America's Got Talent alum Christina Wells and social media sensation Tyler Kingsley. The evening will cap with a fireworks finale (rain or shine).

 

 

Skating will be available on tree-lighting night.  Skate admission is $5, and skate rental is $12. Skating sessions are selling fast. Book Now! Enjoy boardwalk rides and games, exceptional seasonal fare, and much more.

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.

Enjoy more than a dozen acts and 40 performances. Featured acts include: 

About Olivia Flickinger
Gracefully humble and overly talented violin player from West Chester University. This will be her third appearance in the tree lighting show.  Follow @olivia_flickinger to learn more.

Betsy Daily Dancer
The Betsy Daily School of Performing Arts is the ultimate performing arts environment on the Main Line. It is a family-owned, family-focused business that nurtures every child's development on and off the dance floor. Follow @bdsopa on social media to learn more.

DANCE4LIFE
School of the Arts & Training Institute harnesses the dynamic power of human creativity and fuses it with the structure and discipline of movement education. Follow @dance4life_delaware to learn more.

Theatre On Ice (TOI)

TOI is a form of competitive figure skating that combines the grace of figure skating with the excitement of theatre and dance. They are ranked fourth globally, placing in the world championships this past April. Follow @usfigureskating on social media to learn more.

Ashley Daily
Ashley Daily is a singer-songwriter from Pennsylvania who teaches music by day and writes music by night. Ashley has also written and released her original music. Follow @ashleydailymusic on social media to hear more.

Raquel Britton
Raquel Britton has sung on many stages in her singing career. She has had the privilege of singing with the traveling Broadway play “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” and background vocals for Tyler Perry’s “I Don’t Want to Do Wrong” and was a guest star on “Tyler Perry’s Love Thy Neighborhood.” Follow @raquelbsings on social media to learn more.

Ikechi Onyenaka
Born in Austin, Texas, and raised in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Ikechi Onyenaka is a 27-year-old American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and recording artist on the rise in the Philadelphia music scene. Follow @ikechionyenaka on social media to learn more.

The Upper Darby Shooting Stars
The Shooting Stars is a dynamic show choir that performs across the Delaware Valley during the year. This auditioned group features talented, energetic performers who share various songs and dance while celebrating the power of an ensemble. Follow @ud_shootingstars on social media to learn more.

Estilo Dance Studio
Estilo Dance Studio offers quality Salsa and Latin dance lessons in Philadelphia for all levels, including beginners and kids. Follow @estilodancestudio on social media to learn more.