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Your Waterfront Weekend
Your week's guide to events on the Delaware River Waterfront Featuring: PECO Multicultural Series Presents the Festival of India Saturday, August 17, 1-7PM Great Plaza at Penn's Landing The Council of Indian Organizations (CIO) of Greater Philadelphia presents a Festival of India. This popular annual event is held to celebrate India's Independence Day. Now in its 20th year, the Festival of...
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Coming Soon! Spruce Street Harbor Park
PHILADELPHIA – April 18, 2014 – Today, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) announced the creation of the Spruce Street Harbor Park at the Penn’s Landing Marina. This two-month summer program throughout July and August will bring a boardwalk, urban beach, fountains, and misting areas to the Delaware River Waterfront. The centerpiece of the project is a series of floating barges...
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Know Before You Go: Top 5 Things to Know About Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is back for its 31st season NOW through March 2. And although the site looks a little different, your favorite amenities are back and better than ever. To help you plan your visit to the Delaware River Waterfront this winter, here are the top five things you need to know before you go. These tips are handy to ensure you have the best time in...
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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...
