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The Delaware River Waterfront to Transform into an Open Air Interactive Art Museum Through the Month of August
(Philadelphia, PA) – First Friday at Cherry Street Pier on August 4 will mark the opening of an open-air art museum along the Delaware River Waterfront, which will run through the end of the summer season with an evolving schedule of interactive art installations, pop-up art exhibits, artistic performances, and more. All works are part of DRWC’s Waterfront Arts Program which was launched in 2019...
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The Summer Season Begins
Though the temperature may have dipped towards freezing last night, the Delaware River Waterfront has officially started its summer season. On Wednesday we announced our entire summer season of concerts, festivals and our movie line-up and got a chance to see the waterfront from, well, the water. Philadelphia Waterfront Camden Waterfront Morgan's Pier, one of our favorite neighbors, opened...
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Media Advisory: Delaware River Trail Temporary Closure and Traffic Diversion Notice
WHAT: Beginning Monday, January 29, due to construction at the former Festival Pier site, the section of The Delaware River Trail between Penn Street and Spring Garden Street will be temporarily diverted to the west side of Columbus Blvd. The work in this area will be performed at night from 7:00 pm until 5:00 am. The existing temporary pedestrian and cyclist pathway on the east side of...
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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 WaterfrontDelaware River Trail opens (PlanPhilly)An editorial about the Delaware River Trail (Daily News)Central Delaware overlay passes City Council (PlanPhilly)Initial phases of rehabbing...
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Penn's Landing Public Meeting
REMINDER: PENN'S LANDING PUBLIC MEETING Join the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation for a presentation on the future of Penn's landing. The presentation will include preliminary proposals for the following improvements: A cap over I-95 and Columbus Boulevard between Walnut Street and Chestnut Street to allow for the creation of network of park spaces from Front Street to the river’s edge...
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News Update: The summer smooth jazz concert series on Penn's Landing is on hiatus
Heads up! The summer smooth jazz concert series on Penn's Landing is on hiatus. The summer smooth jazz concert series (including Smooth Jazz Summer Nights) is on hiatus due to construction on the I-95 CAP, part of the exciting new Park at Penn’s Landing project. There will be no summer smooth jazz series at this time. Please join us for the PECO Multicultural Series at Spruce Street Harbor...
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Summer on the Waterfront: Media Moments
Make summer yours! To celebrate the start of the summer season, the Delaware River Waterfront was featured in several media outlets, highlighting its most beloved destinations, including Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor Park, and Cherry Street Pier. PECO Multicultural Series kicks off this weekend (PHL17) New Features At Spruce Street Harbor Park...
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Weather and Event Updates: September 10
Please note the following delays or event changes due to inclement weather today - Sunday, September 10, 2023: Spruce Street Harbor Park The park will delay opening until 5 pm Family Fun Day Sunday Scheduled from 2 pm to 4 pm has been canceled Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest The park will delay opening until 4 p.m. The Family Game Day Party is happening. The...
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Our America Now Event Update
(Philadelphia, PA) - Due to anticipated attendance size, Our America Now will be moving to The Oval XP on the Parkway on Friday, July 1st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wawa Welcome America Waterfront Fireworks are still scheduled for Friday, July 1st at 9:30 p.m. Fireworks can be enjoyed along the Delaware River Waterfront. Cherry Street Pier, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor...
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Media Advisory: Opening Night of the Delaware River Waterfront's Open-Air Interactive Art Museum
WHO: Delaware River Waterfront Corporation’s Waterfront Arts Program WHERE: Cherry Street Pier (121 N. Columbus Blvd.) and various locations along the Delaware River Waterfront. WHEN: Friday, August 4, 2023, from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm WHAT: Opening Night of an Open-Air Art Museum along the Delaware River Waterfront, which will run through the end of the...
