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Summer Survey: We Want to Hear from You
We Want to Hear From You! Help us shape the future of the Delaware River Waterfront by completing our quick Summer Survey. Your feedback helps us make the Waterfront even better—for you, your family, and the Philly community. Take Survey Today Survey Incentives: Everyone who completes the survey will receive one (1) free ice skating admission ticket for the upcoming Winterfest season...
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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. 20+ Spots to Watch Fireworks on Philly's Delaware River Waterfront on June 28, 2025 (Visit Philly)...
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Delaware River Trail Reroute
A portion of the Delaware River Trail will be temporarily rerouted beginning Monday, October 3, 2022. A portion of the Delaware River Trail will be temporarily rerouted beginning Monday, October 3, 2022, in the area between Penn Street and Callowhill Street, due to the ongoing construction of the exciting new, mixed-use development at what was once known as Festival Pier. Detour signage and...
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Where Freedom Flows: A Public Art Series on the Delaware River Waterfront
PHILADELPHIA (March 10, 2026) - As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (“DRWC”) announces Where Freedom Flows, a public art series transforming the Waterfront into a free, open-air gallery from summer through fall 2026. Through a curated lineup of immersive exhibitions and installations at Cherry Street Pier, Spruce Street Harbor Park, and...
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The Delaware River Trail is Extending North!
THE DELAWARE RIVER TRAIL EXTENDS NORTH! A new segment of the Delaware River Trail was recently completed between South Philly and Fishtown and is already heavily used by both residents and visitors. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is now studying an extension of the trail north between Penn Treaty Park and Lehigh Avenue, including a connection to the future Graffiti Pier Park....
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The Delaware River Waterfront Celebrates 30 Years of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest with Annual NYE Fireworks on the Waterfront
PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 7, 2023) –The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is proud to once again host Philadelphia’s most beloved New Year’s Eve tradition with an exciting lineup of festivities to ring in the New Year. This year’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront will celebrate 30 Years of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest and, once again, feature TWO shows at 6...
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Open House: Delaware River Trail Extension - Saturday, October 14
After completing a new segment of the Delaware River Trail, from Fishtown to South Philly, The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is working on an extension of the trail north. This new segment will stretch between Penn Treaty Park and Lehigh Avenue, including a connection to the future Graffiti Pier Park. Pop into our Open House to see the project concept design and learn more!...
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Weekly Round Up: Week of February 6
What's happening on the Delaware River Waterfront this week? With thousands of free events, performances, exhibits, and promotions annually, this is your weekly digest and cheat sheet to everything happening this week and an outlook for next week's docket. Weekly Round-Ups Upcoming events Cherry Street Pier Learn more at CherryStreetPier.com. Kids Art Workshop, February 15...
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Connector Streets
The Master Plan for the Central Delaware identified that a primary challenge in re-connecting people to the waterfront is the infrastructure of I-95, which acts as a mental and physical barrier. However, an early discovery during the analysis phase of the planning process was that even though I-95 is perceived as a barrier, the structure of the interstate is actually much more porous than...
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¡El Sendero del Río Delaware se extiende hacia el norte!
Un nuevo segmento del Sendero del Río Delaware se completó recientemente entre el sur de Filadelfia y Fishtown y ya es frecuentemente utilizado por residentes y visitantes. La Delaware River Waterfront Corporation estudia ahora una ampliación del sendero hacia el norte, entre Parque Penn Treaty y Avenida LeHigh, incluida una conexión con el futuro parque Graffiti Pier. Necesitamos SU...
