PHILADELPHIA, PA – November 2024 – The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is thrilled to announce its annual Holiday Tree Lighting event, powered by PECO, taking place on December 6, 2024, from 6 pm to 9 pm at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest. Join us for an enchanting evening filled with lively performances from local talent, which serves as the kickoff to the holiday season and the official countdown to New Year’s Eve on the Delaware River Waterfront.
This year’s holiday tree, coming from Stutzman Farms LLC in Hornell, NY, is a stunning Concolor Fir approximately 40 feet tall. An impressive addition to our holiday celebrations, the tree weighs 1,500 and 2,000 pounds and is around 55 years old. Its majestic presence will be the centerpiece of our festivities, illuminating the Waterfront with holiday cheer.
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