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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.
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CONTESTS: Win tickets to this weekend's waterfront concerts
Win the chance to experience some of the region's best music venues with two contests brought to you by the Delaware River Waterfront Corp! Blake Shelton at the Susquehanna Bank Center To enter, use this link: http://bit.ly/1c8IfHg Slightly Stoopid and Atmosphere at Festival PierParticipate in a Delaware River Waterfront Scavenger Hunt! Each day, we're hiding tickets to the concert PLUS VIP...
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facility rental walnut plaza
THE WALNUT PLAZA FAST FACTS: Location: Columbus Boulevard and Walnut StreetCapacity: 1,000 (Main Area)Operational Periods:Summer: May through September Ideal for: Small-scale performances and intimate gatherings The Walnut Plaza is located on the Southern end of Penn’s Landing bordered by the Independence Seaport Museum on the South and the Great Plaza to the North. The space features an open,...
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RiverLink Ferry and Schedule to Camden
The RiverLink Ferry If you love the water and enjoy a gentle breeze and a beautiful view, the RiverLink Ferry is the choice for you to get to Camden's many waterfront attractions. Come sit and relax during a 12 minute ferry ride, which will bring you from Penn's Landing directly to the Camden waterfront. The ferry boards on the Philadelphia side in front of the Independence Seaport Museum at...
