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  • Aerial View of the New Park at Penn's Landing

New CAP Civic Space at Penn's Landing and Pedestrian Bridge that Will Reconnect Philadelphia to the Delaware River Waterfront Break Ground

Released September 6 2023

  • Aerial View of the New Park at Penn's Landing

Philadelphia, PA (September 6, 2023) - In a joint press event at 10:00 AM along the Delaware River Waterfront, Governor Josh Shapiro, Mayor Jim Kenney, William Penn Foundation, Knight Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), as well as additional city officials and supporters, gathered to break ground on the $328.9 million transformative project that will once again reconnect Penn’s Landing back to the City and nearby historic attractions, a connection that was interrupted when I-95 was constructed in the mid-70s.  

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Soak Up the Last of Summer on the Waterfront Plus Fall Fest Announced

Released August 30 2023

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Philadelphia, PA​ ​(August 30, ​2023) –​ Summer on the Waterfront is quickly turning into fall on the Waterfront with so many free events and activities to be enjoyed as we enter into sweater weather and one of the most beautiful moments along the Delaware River Waterfront - Fall Fest. 

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  • Waterfront Jazz Festival

Media Advisory: This Weekend - Grammy-Nominated Jazz Artists The Baylor Project and Jamison Ross Headline Free, Weekend-Long Jazz Festival On the Delaware River Waterfront

Released August 23 2023

  • Waterfront Jazz Festival

WHAT:  Six-time Grammy-nominated and NAACP Image Award Winner, The Baylor Project, and Grammy-nominated soul artist Jamison Ross will headline the FREE two-day Waterfront Jazz Festival on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. The Waterfront Jazz Festival is presented by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) and Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia and features an incredible lineup of local and national artists with stunning views along the Delaware River. Philly’s own O2001 Jazz Ensemble will open Saturday’s lineup, and local favorites SNACKTIME will perform ahead of Jamison Ross. Additional information can be found at: https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/events/waterfront-jazz-festival-presented-by-brooklyn-bowl-philadelphia

WHO:     Delaware River Waterfront Corporation

                 Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia

WHERE:    The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing

                    101 S. Columbus Blvd.

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  • EKUMEN’s Loop

Media Advisory: Opening Night of the Delaware River Waterfront's Open-Air Interactive Art Museum

Released August 4 2023

  • EKUMEN’s Loop

 

WHO:             Delaware River Waterfront Corporation’s Waterfront Arts Program
WHERE:        Cherry Street Pier (121 N. Columbus Blvd.) and various locations along the Delaware River Waterfront.
WHEN:           Friday, August 4, 2023, from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WHAT:           Opening Night of an Open-Air Art Museum along the Delaware River Waterfront, which will run through the end of the summer season with an evolving schedule of interactive art installations, pop-up art exhibits, artistic performances, and more. 

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  • EKUMEN’s Loop

The Delaware River Waterfront to Transform into an Open Air Interactive Art Museum Through the Month of August

Released July 20 2023

  • EKUMEN’s Loop

(Philadelphia, PA) –​ First Friday at Cherry Street Pier on August 4 will mark the opening of an open-air art museum along the Delaware River Waterfront, which will run through the end of the summer season with an evolving schedule of interactive art installations, pop-up art exhibits, artistic performances, and more. All works are part of DRWC’s Waterfront Arts Program which was launched in 2019.

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The Philly River Stroll Returns to the Delaware River Waterfront with Thursday Night Specials and Live Entertainment

Released July 5 2023

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PHILADELPHIA, PA (July 3, 2023) – Summer is officially underway and both locals and tourists alike can enjoy a plethora of outdoor (and indoor) fun at the Philly River Stroll every Thursday from 5 – 9 pm, now through August 31, along the sweeping and bustling Delaware River Waterfront. The Philly River Stroll has returned following its 2022 debut with a fresh lineup of food and beverage specials from Morgan’s Pier, Moshulu, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Cherry Street Pier, and more, discounted attractions, and free live entertainment. 

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  • Firework Views from Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest

Media Advisory: Choose Your Own Adventure For Independence Day Weekend on the Delaware River Waterfront

Released June 29 2023

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(Philadelphia, PA) - There is no shortage of excitement on the Waterfront for Independence Weekend, as the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) has planned an exciting lineup of family-friendly events and activities with concerts, markets, art exhibits, roller skating, and more.
 
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  • Waterfront Jazz Festival

Grammy-Nominated Jazz Artists The Baylor Project and Jamison Ross Headline Free, Weekend-Long Jazz Festival on the Delaware River Waterfront on August 25-26

Released June 28 2023

PHILADELPHIA, PA (June 28, 2023) – Six-time Grammy-nominated and NAACP Image
Award Winner, The Baylor Project, and Grammy-nominated soul artist Jamison Ross will
headline the two-day Waterfront Jazz Festival on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing on
Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26. The Waterfront Jazz Festival is presented by The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) and Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia and features an incredible lineup of local and national artists with stunning views along the Delaware River.
 
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  • Delaware River Waterfront Promenade

Media Advisory: The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Hosts Its Annual Fundraiser, the Promenade, featuring Dishes from more than 30 of the Best of Philadelphia's Culinary Stars

Released June 21 2023

  • Delaware River Waterfront Promenade
WHAT: The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to present its sole annual fundraiser event, The Promenade. The organization presents an evening of delicious fare from the city’s most acclaimed restaurants, entertainment, and fireworks. All proceeds benefit the Waterfront Arts Program.
 
WHEN: Wednesday, June 21
 
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  • Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks

Media Advisory: Choose Your Own Adventure for Memorial Day Weekend

Released May 24 2023

  • Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks
WHAT: Celebrate the unofficial start of summer on the Delaware River Waterfront with an
action-packed weekend of events. Avoid the shore traffic, and celebrate the extra-long weekend at Philly’s favorite summertime destinations featuring a Waterfront-wide dance party, music, fireworks, and more, with all the elements to help you choose your own adventure.
 
WHEN: Saturday, May 27, 2023

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