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Happy July 4th Week on the Delaware River Waterfront
FEATURING: The Adventure Aquarium Waterfront Fireworks Spectacular Saturday, July 6, concert at 8PM followed by fireworks at approximately 9:30PM, at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Find your favorite spot along the waterfront for a FREE concert featuring Marsha Ambrosius and one of the Philadelphia’s largest fireworks displays, presented by Adventure Aquarium. (Photos by Ed Savaria Jr. and G....
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Winter On The Delaware River Waterfront 2022-2023 Coverage
The Delaware River Waterfront parks and public spaces were mentioned nearly 200 times in various local and national media outlets during the Winter 2022-2023 Season. Here are some of the highlights: The Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Kicks Off This Month Featuring Their Tree Lighting, S’More Kits, Games, and More (Wooder Ice) Tree Lighting, Ice Skating, Rides & More! Winterfest at...
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Your Summer Waterfront Guide
With the approaching kickoff of summer, let's make a pact, Philly, not to spend this summer indoors. Whether you start your day with waterfront yoga or end it swinging in a hammock listening to live music, let the Delaware River Waterfront be a fresh-air home away from home these next few months. All summer long, the Delaware River Waterfront Corp (DRWC) will be hosting FREE outdoor events for...
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DIRECTIONS TO THE GREAT PLAZA
DIRECTIONS BY BUS SEPTA Bus Routes 21 & 42 stop at The Great Plaza at Penn's Landing and Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest at the Chestnut Street turnaround. Routes 17, 33, & 48 stop at Front and Market Streets. Route 12 stops directly at Spruce Street Harbor Park Presented by Univest at Columbus Blvd and Dock Street. Route 25 runs along Columbus Blvd. BY RAIL Take the SEPTA Market-...
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This Weekend on the Delaware River Waterfront
Smooth Jazz Summer Nights followed by Friday Night Lights Featuring: Alex Bugnon Friday, August 2, Concert at 7:30PM, Fireworks at 9:15PM Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Smooth Jazz fills the waterfront every Friday night in August starting with keyboardist Alex Bugnon, an energetic force on the contemporary jazz scene, producing over nine albums and building up a huge fan base as a touring musician...
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Twice the Fireworks, Twice the Fun!
Ring in the New Year with the SugarHouse New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 28, 2016) – Since 1991, Philadelphia has celebrated the New Year with a huge fireworks display over the Delaware River Waterfront. For the last 7 years, residents and visitors have had a chance to enjoy two fireworks shows, and will do so again this year thanks to the...
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Nationwide Call for Developers for Eleven Acres on Philadelphia Waterfront
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation released a Request for Proposals for qualified developers to transform prime waterfront land at Penn’s Landing into mixed-use development sites. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified teams to develop eleven acres of prime waterfront land as the organization continues to implement key...
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Spruce Street Harbor Park Extended
Spruce Street Harbor Park (SSHP) opened on June 27th, 2014, to great fanfare throughout the city and region. Due to tremendous public demand, the Delaware River Waterfront Corp (DRWC) will be extending the season through Sunday, September 28. The hours of operation of both the park and the Garces Group-operated Blue Anchor restaurant and bar will remain the same. DRWC will continue to run...
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10 things to do on the waterfront this weekend
SaturdayThe Islamic Heritage Festival at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing from 2-8PM on Saturday National Marina Day at the Penn's Landing Marina starting at 10AM on Saturday Launching of the Fleet Boat Launch & Cocktail Fundraiser at the Independence Seaport Museum on Saturday 4-7PM Of Monsters and Men Saturday night at Festival Pier Camden Riversharks Games on Saturday and Sunday Cajmere at...
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Facility Rental Great Plaza
The Great Plaza at penn's landing FAST FACTS: Location: Columbus Boulevard between Market and Walnut StreetsCapacity: 8,000 (Main Area) 10,000 (Main and Ancillary Areas)Operational Periods: Summer: May through September Ideal for: Concerts, festivals, conferences, receptions, and large meetings The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing is one of the city’s premier locations for outdoor concerts,...
