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Irish/Scottish memorial

This Memorial, a national monument, was opened to the public on October 25, 2003. The Memorial stands prominently at the southeast corner of Front and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia. The Irish Memorial is dedicated to the memory of more than one million innocent men, women and children who perished during the years 1845 to 1850 and to the millions of Irish immigrants who found here in the...

Opening Weekend at the Blue Cross RiverRink

It's almost time for ice skating! The ice skating season begins on Friday, November 29 at 11AM with opening day festivities. Come out to hear two free concerts, Midnight Red at 11:30AM and Zendaya at 1:30PM. Other opening weekend activities include Skate with Santa, the Perseverance Jazz Band, Trinadelphia Steel Drum Band, and more. Full details about the activities at the Blue Cross RiverRink...

Come out and celebrate at the Hispanic Fiesta

The Hispanic Fiesta, part of the PECO Multicultural Series, is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 2-8PM. Come out for two solid days of dancing, music, food, and all sorts of entertainment. For a sneak peak at the festivities, see the CBS3 Talk Philly show!

Dave and Busters

Come for the billiards and massive arcade, stay for the food, drinks, and big screen TVs. Dave and Buster's also has refreshing drinks, hundreds of thrilling games, and awesome prizes just waiting to be won. The arcade includes everything from classics like Ms. Pac-Man to modern video games including Fruit Ninja and Typhoon. The restaurant includes a full menu of food and drink options....

10 things to do on the Delaware River waterfront this weekend

10 things to do on the Delaware River waterfront this weekend: 1. Classixx at Morgan's Pier tonight at 10PM 2. The newest FREE PECO Multicultural Festival, the Swedish-Finnish Festival on Saturday 12-6PM 3. Jubilee Symphonic Concert and Gala on Saturday night at the Independence Seaport Museum 4. Craftsman Father's Day Mini-golf Classic all weekend long = FREE mini-golf for the entire family 5....

Facility Rental Gazela

THE TALL SHIP GAZELA FAST FACTS:Location: Columbus Boulevard and Market Street (Great Plaza Esplanade along the Delaware River)·Capacity: 50Operational Periods: Summer: May through September Ideal for: Private receptions and intimate gatherings The Tall Ship Gazela is currently maintained and operated by the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild. for more information about renting the ship,...

This Weekend on the Delaware River Waterfront

Smooth Jazz Summer Nights followed by Friday Night Lights Featuring: Alex Bugnon Friday, August 2, Concert at 7:30PM, Fireworks at 9:15PM Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Smooth Jazz fills the waterfront every Friday night in August starting with keyboardist Alex Bugnon, an energetic force on the contemporary jazz scene, producing over nine albums and building up a huge fan base as a touring musician...

An Update on the Festival Pier Site

All images and text via Kellie Patrick Gates for PlanPhilly. Festival Pier Building Site Likely to Shrink The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation will likely need to shrink the footprint of planned future development for the city-owned Festival Pier site at the foot of Spring Garden Street – a key component of the city's plan to revitalize the Central Delaware Waterfront. The Central...

Weekend Waterfront Activities

The waterfront is alive this weekend with a ton of activities:1. TOTEM Cirque du Soleil has multiple shows throughout the weekend (and through June 30) on the Camden Waterfront 2. Roots Picnic at Festival Pier on Saturday starting at 12 noon 3. Tons of events for the beginning of Philly Beer Week4. Morgan's Pier for food and music. On Saturday night, starting at 10PM, dance to sets by Azari &...