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  • Stop and Dine Along the Delaware River Trail

Introducing Philly's New Weekly Summer Tradition, the Philly River Stroll. Plus, What to do for Independence Day Weekend

Released June 30 2022

  • Stop and Dine Along the Delaware River Trail
(Philadelphia, PA) - Beginning Tuesday, July 5, Philadelphians and visitors can partake in a new weekly experience this summer, The Philly River Stroll.
 
Every Tuesday, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, a large stretch of the central Delaware River Waterfront will be activated. Tuesday afternoons on the Waterfront will become a festive party complete with circus performers all the way from Spruce Street Harbor Park to Cherry Street Pier, DJs at Spruce Street Harbor Park and Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, resident artist pop-ups at Cherry Street Pier. Plus, amazing specials from Twisted Tea, Hornitos Tequila, Liberty Point, The Garden at Cherry Street Pier, Morgan’s Pier, the Moshulu, Chickie’s & Pete’s, The Estuary (Sea Philly), French Toast Bites, The Hilton at Penn’s Landing’s Rope and Anchor, and more.  
 
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Light Up Memorial Day Weekend! Plus Summer on the Waterfront Programming Revealed

Released May 23 2022

(Philadelphia, PA) – The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is kicking the warm weather season into high gear beginning Memorial Day Weekend, and the theme for the weekend is certainly lighting up the sky.  Locals and visitors will be enchanted by the new look of Spruce Street Harbor Park’s iconic lights, which will wash the canopy of trees around the park with colorful light. New light bars are attached to over 60 trees in the park, using sensor technology that allows for an expansive interactive platform that can be re-programmed and re-configured as needed.

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  • VISIT PHILADELPHIA’S Kick-Off-to-Summer Fireworks Show and 78th Army Band’s Liberty Vibes Concert

Media Advisory: VISIT PHILADELPHIA’S Kickoff-to-Summer Fireworks Show and Concert to Headline Memorial Day Weekend on The Waterfront

Released May 16 2022

  • VISIT PHILADELPHIA’S Kick-Off-to-Summer Fireworks Show and 78th Army Band’s Liberty Vibes Concert
(Philadelphia, PA) For the first time since 2019, VISIT PHILADELPHIA and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation join forces in kicking Summer on the Waterfront into high gear with an incredible FREE concert and fireworks spectacular on Memorial Day Weekend. The VISIT PHILADELPHIA’S Kickoff-to-Summer Fireworks Show will follow a concert with the 78th Army Band’s Latin Ensemble, the premier musical organization of the 99th Reserve Support Command.  
 

Saturday, May 28, 2022
8-9:30 PM: 78th Army Band’s Latin Ensemble
9:30 PM: VISIT PHILADELPHIA’S Kickoff-to-Summer Fireworks Show

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  • Floating Barge Oasis

Media Advisory: Both Spruce Street Harbor Park and Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest Open for the Spring and Summer Season

Released May 5 2022

  • Floating Barge Oasis
(Philadelphia, PA)  The official kickoff to warm-weather activities along the waterfront is here with the joint opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. Beginning on Friday at 5:00 PM, both parks will be open. Spruce Street Harbor Park’s colorful hammocks, floating gardens, local craft beers, and delicious food and drink will be on offer including the return of many favorites like Philly’s own French Toast Bites. 
 
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  • "Weavers Knot: Sheet Bend" by Studio Ball Nogues made possible through the The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy’s (OACCE) Percent for Art Program

The Delaware River Trail Is Complete and Open for Business

Released April 29 2022

  • "Weavers Knot: Sheet Bend" by Studio Ball Nogues made possible through the The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy’s (OACCE) Percent for Art Program

(Philadelphia, PA) A major milestone in the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, the highly anticipated Delaware River Trail (DRT) is complete and fully open for public use and enjoyment, transforming the way Philadelphians and visitors can access and benefit from everything that the Delaware River Waterfront has to offer including wonderful public spaces such as Penn Treaty Park, Race Street Pier, Cherry Street Pier, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and Winterfest, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Washington Avenue Pier, and Pier 68.   

The completed DRT runs 3.3 miles from Pier 70 in South Philadelphia to Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown, including interim trail segments between Tasker Street and Washington Avenue. DRWC is actively pursuing acquisition, design, and construction funding to extend the trail north to Allegheny Avenue and south to Oregon Avenue, consistent with the vision established in the Master Plan.

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  • "Weavers Knot: Sheet Bend" by Studio Ball Nogues made possible through the The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy’s (OACCE) Percent for Art Program

Media Advisory: Delaware River Trail Dedication

Released April 25 2022

  • "Weavers Knot: Sheet Bend" by Studio Ball Nogues made possible through the The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy’s (OACCE) Percent for Art Program

(Philadelphia, PA) Upon the 10th Anniversary of the creation of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware that is reshaping the Waterfront, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is pleased to ceremoniously and formally open the newly completed and highly anticipated Delaware River Trail – a path of three miles of continual multimodal access to all that the Waterfront has to offer. A short speaking program featuring key DRWC leadership and stakeholders, as well as city officials including Mayor Kenney and Councilman Squilla will be followed by refreshments served by Philly’s own French Toast Bites.  

When:  Friday, April 29, 2022, 10:30 AM

Who: (Speakers) Joe Forkin, President, DRWC; Alan Hoffmann, Board Chair, DRWC; Mayor Jim Kenney; Kathy Christiano, William Penn Foundation; Marguerite Anglin, Public Art Director, OACCE; Sarah Stuart, The Circuit; Councilman Mark Squilla

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  • Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Announces Key Spring/Summer 2022 Parks and Attractions Dates

Released April 6 2022

  • Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest

(Philadelphia, PA) --​ The blooming of the iconic cherry trees along with Delaware Avenue signal the seasonal ‘changing of the guard’ along the Delaware River. For all of your warm-weather planning and excitement, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is pleased to announce the major dates and events to add to your calendars. More detailed information about events and programming along the waterfront will be released with the grand opening and dedication ceremony of the highly anticipated Delaware River Trail which will take place on Friday, April 29, 2022. 

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  • Celebrate Valentine's Day at Sweetheart Skate

Media Advisory: Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Hosts Annual Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Skate

Released January 31 2022

  • Celebrate Valentine's Day at Sweetheart Skate

(Philadelphia, PA) -- Safely celebrate Valentine’s Day on Monday, February 14 with premium ice skating at Sweetheart Skate. Bring your significant other, your galantine, family, or just fly solo. Tickets are sold individually for $25 per person. Each ticketholder will receive skating admission, skate rentals, a single rose, and a keepsake photo from Old City Photo Booth. Deejay007 will be spinning the best beats. There will be boardwalk games and rides, cozy cabins, and firepits. Food, drink, and amusements are pay as you go. Cabins and firepits can be reserved in advance. 

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  • Ring in the New Year at Cherry Street Pier

Media Advisory: Ring in the New Year with Philadelphia's Best Views for the Rivers Casino New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront

Released December 31 2021

  • Ring in the New Year at Cherry Street Pier

(Philadelphia, PA) -- Tonight, ring in 2022 with the Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront. Both the 6 PM and 12 AM shows will be synchronized to their own unique, themed soundtrack that will be played on speakers at free viewing locations at Penn’s Landing and outside Rivers Casino and simulcast on KYW Newsradio 1060AM and 103.9FM so revelers can tune in from wherever they are. The 6 PM fireworks on both nights will also be broadcast live on NBC10 and Telemundo62.

*PLEASE NOTE: THE VISIT PHILADELPHIA NEW YEAR’S DAY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 1ST AT 6 PM IS CANCELLED DUE TO FORECASTED INCLEMENT WEATHER. HOWEVER, NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS SHOWS ARE HAPPENING AS PLANNED, RAIN OR SHINE.

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  • Ring in the New Year at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Philadelphia's Most Spectacular New Year's Eve Tradition Returns with the Addition of a New Year's Day Fireworks Show

Released December 13 2021

  • Ring in the New Year at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 13, 2021) – The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to bring Philadelphians and visitors an exceptional lineup of festivities to ring in the New Year. With the holiday falling on a Friday night, folks can celebrate well into New Year’s Day with the VISIT PHILADELPHIA New Year’s Day Fireworks Spectacular. And of course, the ultimate tradition for ringing in the New Year is still with TWO Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront with TWO shows at 6 pm and midnight, plus ice skating at Philly’s favorite outdoor rink with festive foods, drinks, kids’ activities, and more.

In addition to the annual Parties on Ice at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest (5 pm and 10 pm), guests can also watch in awe as fireworks illuminate the sky at Cherry Street Pier which will host two New Year’s Eve events,  a  Kids New Year’s Eve Countdown and Fireworks from 5 pm - 7pm, and a 21+ New Year’s Eve bash from 10 pm - 1 am. 

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