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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,...
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Summer on the Delaware River Waterfront 2022 Coverage
The Delaware River Waterfront parks and public spaces were mentioned more than 200 times in various local and national media outlets during the Summer 2022 Season. Here are some of the highlights: Summerfest at Blue Cross RiverRink returns (PHL17) 25+ Best Things to Do in Philadelphia with Kids (Traveling Mom) Delaware River Waterfront Announces Fireworks Memorial Day Weekend as...
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Directions to Blue Cross RiverRink
DIRECTIONS to blue cross riverrink Winterfest / summerfest (101 South Columbus Boulevard) 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/Valley Green Bank at...
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Business Opportunity: Apply to be a Food Vendor at Cherry Street Pier or Spruce Street Harbor Park
Exciting news! The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is looking for local restaurateurs to lease space and operate seasonal operations within Cherry Street Pier and Spruce Street Harbor Park this summer on the Philadelphia Waterfront. Why should you apply? Well, for the last 5 years, Cherry Street Pier has been a premier arts destination in Philadelphia, playing host to hundreds of...
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VIDEO: 5 Reasons To Be Excited about the Delaware River Trail
The Delaware River Trail (DRT) is changing the game on how you experience your Philadelphia Waterfront. Gone are the days when you were cut off from the water. Thanks to the completion of the trail (officially completed in April 2022), we are increasing accessibility and ushering in an era where foodies, vacationers, staycationers, photographers, workout enthusiasts (or not), families and friends...
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Washington Avenue Pier
News and Updates Washington Avenue Pier, located along the river at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Columbus Boulevard opened in 2014 as the second park to be completed by DRWC. The design of Washington Avenue Pier honors its evolving role on the waterfront from shipbuilding center to port-of-entry to naturalized finger pier. As with all Waterfront sites, Washington Avenue Pier...
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One step closer to a brand new bike trail
Natural Lands Trust, in partnership with the Delaware River Waterfront Corp (DRWC), has recently acquired a key parcel in the building of the Southern portion of the Delaware River Trail, which is part of the East Coast Greenway and the Circuit, and will provide a crucial bicycle network connection for the city and region. Using $832,500 in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation...
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News Update: Waterfront Closing Early on July 4th
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation will not host fireworks at Penn’s Landing on Sunday, July 2, Monday, July 3, or Tuesday, July 4. All Delaware River Waterfront parks and Penn’s Landing will close at 4 pm on Tuesday, July 4. To see fireworks on the Fourth of July please enjoy them on the Ben Franklin Parkway as part of Wawa Welcome America. Learn more at WelcomeAmerica.com.
