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America 250 Concert & Fireworks at Summerfest Jun 27 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday on the Delaware River Waterfront with an unforgettable night of music, fireworks, and summer fun at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. Free and open to all ages. The celebration begins with a high-energy concert at 8 pm, followed by a dazzling fireworks show over the Delaware River at 9:30 pm. Set against the Philly skyline, this family-friendly...
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Happy World Wetland Day
It’s World Wetland Day! DRWC’s future South Wetlands Park will aim to recreate the intertidal zone that once fringed the Delaware River by repurposing the human-made elements of Piers 64-70 to allow habitats to flourish and the public to engage with this unique landscape. Before these areas were bulkheaded in the 19th century, the South Philadelphia Delaware Riverfront below Washington...
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May on the Delaware River Waterfront
PHILADELPHIA (April 23, 2025) - This May 2025, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (“DRWC”) invites visitors to experience the season’s creative energy with a full slate of art, music, and maker-driven events along the waterfront. Anchored by Cherry Street Pier’s vibrant First Friday celebration and Mother’s Day weekend festivities, including the beloved Art Star Bazaar, a 21-year...
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America 250 Weekend on the Philly Waterfront Jun 26 – Jun 28
Join us on the Delaware River Waterfront for an unforgettable America 250 Weekend filled with fireworks, live entertainment, family fun, and waterfront experiences at Cherry Street Pier, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, and Spruce Street Harbor Park. Celebrate with roller skating, relaxing in colorful hammocks, playing arcade games, enjoying boardwalk rides, and soaking up river...
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Race Street Connector
Race Street is a key street with an at-grade crossing under the I-95 expressway, directly connecting Old City to the Delaware River and the Race Street Pier. It is only a minute walk from the corner of Race and Second Streets to the river. To make the connection more apparent to pedestrians, DRWC hired James Corner Field Operations, the firm which designed the Race Street Pier, who used a...
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Waterfront Arts General Programming RFP
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is seeking proposals from artists and arts organizations to bring new and exciting programming to the Waterfront through June 2020. DRWC defines the term “programming” as a piece, project, program, or performance from any artistic discipline (e.g. light installation, sculpture, festival, concert, multimedia presentation, and more). These...
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Penn's Landing Marina
The Penn's Landing Marina is managed by DRWC and is located between Lombard Circle and Dock Street at 301 S. Columbus Boulevard, in the heart of the Philadelphia Waterfront. The Marina is within walking distance of some of the best attractions and restaurants within the Historic District, Old City, South Street, and Society Hill. Penn's Landing Marina is only steps away from public...
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Park at Penn's Landing Construction: CAP Demolition to Close I-95 South for 36 Hours February 24-26 in Center City Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is making great progress on the I-95 CAP construction project. Because of this, southbound Interstate 95 will be closed and detoured from Saturday evening, February 24, to Monday morning, February 26, between I-676/Callowhill Street (Exit 22) and the Morris Street on-ramp in Philadelphia. PennDot is replacing and expanding the existing...
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DRWC CDO Updates: How to get involved
by Joe Forkin, President of DRWC As DRWC works with our partners in revising the Central Delaware Overlay, we will keep Philadelphians updated about the zoning process with regular posts to our website. In my role as President of DRWC, I’m honored to work with residents and DRWC’s board and staff to advance our Master Plan, which guides our strategic investments in parks and trails and sets...
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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...
