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2026 Exhibitions
Where Freedom Flows: A Public Art Series on the Delaware River Waterfront In 2026, as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Delaware River Waterfront will transform into a free outdoor gallery with Where Freedom Flows, a series of large-scale public art exhibitions and installations. From summer through fall, visitors can explore immersive artwork at Cherry Street Pier, Spruce...
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Parking and Directions
Planning to visit the Waterfront? We have options beyond driving and parking to help you get to the Waterfront. We look forward to welcoming you whether you stroll on foot, cruise in by bike via the Delaware River Trail, or hop on public transit. Are you looking for simple, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly ways to kick off your day or wind down your evenings on the Delaware River...
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Tuesday Waterfront Reads
A roundup of our weekly reading list, featuring articles about the Delaware River waterfront, other waterfronts around the country, public placemaking, and anything else that peaks our interest. Delaware River Waterfront The planned development of Pier 53 (via the Philadelphia Inquirer) A review of the Spring Garden Street Connector project (via PlanPhilly) Plans approved for the Canal Street...
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DRWC hosts a bioblitz part of the South Wetlands Park community engagement efforts
DRWC hosted a community engagement event on Saturday, October 12, at Pier 70 as part of the South Wetlands Park project. On a sunny afternoon, DRWC staff and community members gathered for a bioblitz at Pier 70 (adjacent to Pier 68) to identify and record as many living organisms as possible to understand the Pier's ecology. Expert ecologists were also on-site to help. Participants also...
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The Delaware River Trail Is Complete and Open for Business
(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...
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New Year’s Eve on the Delaware River Waterfront
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUGARHOUSE NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS ON THE WATERFRONT ARE RAIN OR SHINE It’s that time of the year again when fireworks, resolutions, and spending time with family and friends fill the city with joy. Some of you may already have plans or parties, while others are still looking for that perfect evening to celebrate the New Year. We hope that your plans include events along...
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Park at Penn's Landing Construction: Market Street Ramp to I-95 South Remains Closed through Early March
Great news! If you are making your way to the Delaware River Waterfront today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that southbound Interstate 95 has reopened between I-676/Callowhill Street (Exit 22) and the Morris Street on-ramp in Center City Philadelphia. These exits were closed Feb. 24 - Feb. 26 due to the I-95 CAP construction. The Market Street ramp to I-95...
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Media Advisory: All of the Places to Catch This Year's Labor Day Fireworks Along the Delaware River Waterfront
(Philadelphia, PA) The Labor Day Weekend Fireworks mark the unofficial end of summer on the Delaware River Waterfront, and there are a variety of places and ways to catch this spectacular show, all of them free and open to the public. The fireworks will go off on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at approximately 8:30 pm. Enjoy breathtaking views at these locations: Cherry Street Pier, The Great...
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Waterfront Arts Program
The Waterfront Arts Program is the creative heartbeat of the Waterfront, striving to bring dynamic, thoughtful, and innovative arts and cultural experiences to the Delaware River Waterfront. Since its establishment nearly a decade ago, DRWC and its partners have successfully brought public art to the Waterfront. As development momentum continues to build and revitalization efforts move forward,...
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I-95 CAP Construction Update: PennDot Provides a Spring update as construction continues
Progress continues as the PennDot crews work on the I-95 CAP project this spring. The Pennslyvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is replacing and expanding the existing covered section of I-95 at Penn’s Landing along the Delaware River Waterfront in Center City Philadelphia under the department’s $329 million I-95/CAP project. The project aims to connect Philadelphians back to its...
