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Media Advisory: “Make Summer Yours” at Spruce Street Harbor Park & Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
WHAT: Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) will welcome the seasonal return of Spruce Street Harbor Park and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest on Friday, May 23. 2025. Just before Memorial Day weekend, visitors will be invited to “Make Summer Yours” with new and returning amenities and refreshed park offerings. In honor of Grand Re-Opening weekend, visitors will be...
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Media Advisory: Both Spruce Street Harbor Park and Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest Open for the Spring and Summer Season
(Philadelphia, PA) The official kickoff to warm-weather activities along the waterfront is here with the joint opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. Beginning on Friday at 5:00 PM, both parks will be open. Spruce Street Harbor Park’s colorful hammocks, floating gardens, local craft beers, and delicious food and drink will be on offer including the return of...
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City Announces Road Closures for 2024 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend includes portions of Columbus Boulevard and Neighboring Cross Streets
Heads up! Today, the City of Philadelphia released information about upcoming road closures associated with the Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend. Streets will be closed in many parts of the City from Friday, November 22, through Sunday, November 24, 2024, including on and around Columbus Boulevard and neighboring cross streets. Traffic delays can be expected. Motorists are advised to use...
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Weather Update: Spruce Street Harbor Park and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest Will Be Closed the Remainder of the Day
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and Spruce Street Harbor Park will remain closed the rest of today - Sunday, September 24 - due to inclement weather.
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City of Philadelphia Department of Streets and Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Announce Construction Beginning on Washington Avenue Connector Project
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia Department of Streets and Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (“DRWC”) announced that construction of the Washington Avenue connector project is slated to begin this week. This project not only reimagines the roadway but also improves access between South Philadelphia and the scenic Delaware River Trail. Download the full release below.
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RFP: Summer Concession Opportunities at Spruce Street Harbor Park in Converted Seabox Kitchen(s) & Pop-up Concession Opportunities
DRWC is seeking proposals from prospective restaurateurs, restaurant groups, artisan food vendors, or individuals including emerging culinary artisans to lease space and operate high-quality food and non-alcoholic beverage concessions within Spruce Street Harbor Park and/or other DRWC-operated parks (pending availability) for the Summer 2024 season. RFP submissions should reflect how the vendor...
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Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Invites Visitors to “Make Summer Yours” with the Return of Spruce Street Harbor Park, Independence Blue Cross Summerfest & the RiverLink Ferry
PHILADELPHIA (April 25, 2025) – The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (“DRWC”) invites visitors to “make summer yours” as it officially welcomes the seasonal reopening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest on Friday, May 23. The RiverLink Ferry returns May 10 for weekend service and begins full 7-day-a-week service on Friday, May 23. Making their...
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A Reimagined Spruce Street Harbor Park to Kick Off Summer on the Waterfront for Memorial Day Weekend with Hundreds of Free Programs
PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 9, 2024) – As the warmth of summer approaches, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is getting ready to reveal some new exciting features at Spruce Street Harbor Park on Friday, May 24, with more on the way. With change underway as construction for the new Park at Penn’s Landing continues, DRWC is working hard to ensure that the 2024 Summer on the...
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Delaware River Waterfront Desination - Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and Spruce Street Harbor Park featured on Carnival Eats on Cooking Channel Sept. 10 at 9pm
Food and travel lovers get excited because Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and Spruce Street Harbor Park - beloved Waterfront destinations - will be featured on an upcoming episode of Cooking Chanel’s popular show Carnival Eats. Don’t miss the premiere on Sunday, September 10 at 9 pm ET/ 8 pm CT (check local listings). During an episode titled “The Hills Have Fries,” which could...
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Green Philly: Delaware River Trail extension planning is underway to connect Penn Treaty Park to Graffiti Pier
Learn more about the Delaware River Trail extension project in this write-up by GreenPhilly.com: Delaware River Trail extension planning is underway to connect Penn Treaty Park to Graffiti Pier.
