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Save the Date! Top Can't-Miss Events Happening on the Delaware River Waterfront this Spring
Whip out your calendars, Philly, and prepare to save some dates, because your favorite warm-weather activities are returning to the Delaware River Waterfront along with a few surprises, too. Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor Park, and so much more are awaiting you. So, without further ado, we can’t wait to see you at ... The Delaware River Trail Dedication Join us for...
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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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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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August 1 Event Updates
Heads up! The following events have been canceled or postponed for today - Thursday, August 1, 2024: Live and Local at Spruce Street Harbor Park featuring Ruby the Hatchet has been postponed. Check back for updates on the rescheduled date. Wellness on the Waterfront at Race Street Pier, presented by Independence Blue Cross, was scheduled for 6 p.m. but has been canceled due to...
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Spring Blossoms on the Waterfront with Tons of Exciting New Art Exhibitions, Markets, Performances, and Outdoor Dining Experiences
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to announce the 2021 Spring programming calendar at Cherry Street Pier as a new season blossoms along the Philadelphia Waterfront. For those people itching to get out of the house and enjoy all that Philly has to offer again, Cherry Street Pier will be a safe, fun Spring destination. The fun begins the first weekend in April with the...
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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....
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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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PARKING LOTS
SOUTH STREET BRIDGE PARKING LOTColumbus Boulevard at the foot of the South Street Pedestrian Bridge 6:30AM -- 11PMManaged by DLC Management215.829.8200http://www2.impark.com/pages/location.aspx?lang=en&return=http://www2.impark.com/Pages/default.aspx LOMBARD CIRCLE PARKING LOTColumbus Boulevard and Lombard Circle Exclusively for the Spirit of Philadelphia and Moshulu $15.00 all week6:45AM -- 12...
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One step closer to a brand new bike trail
Natural Lands Trust, in partnership with the Delaware River Waterfront Corp (DRWC), has recently acquired a key parcel in the building of the Southern portion of the Delaware River Trail, which is part of the East Coast Greenway and the Circuit, and will provide a crucial bicycle network connection for the city and region. Using $832,500 in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation...
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Twice the Fireworks, Twice the Fun!
Ring in the New Year with the SugarHouse New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 28, 2016) – Since 1991, Philadelphia has celebrated the New Year with a huge fireworks display over the Delaware River Waterfront. For the last 7 years, residents and visitors have had a chance to enjoy two fireworks shows, and will do so again this year thanks to the...
