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...

Cherry Street Pier Exhibition RFP

Request for Exhibitions at Cherry Street Pier The Delaware River Waterfront Corp (DRWC) is requesting proposals for exhibitions at its newest public space Cherry Street Pier (CSP). DRWC is a nonprofit with a mission to design, develop, program and maintain public amenities along the central Delaware River Waterfront. We aim to transform the waterfront into a vibrant destination for recreational...

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Independence Week at the Waterfront

The Delaware River Waterfront has tons of activities and fireworks during Independence week. Come down and enjoy a FREE Philadelphia Orchestra concert, a movie under the stars, a concert by the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own," and the Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival. When you're at the waterfront, stop by the new Spruce Street Harbor Park to check out what all the buzz...

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...

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...

Shop Local and Find Truly Unique Gifts at Cherry Street Pier a Holiday Gift Guide

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 2023) – Cherry Street Pier is celebrating its 5th Anniversary Season, and the holiday gift offerings are more robust and exciting than ever. As Philadelphia’s arts hub, housing the studios of 14 resident artists and providing hundreds of free arts events and exhibits each season, there is truly no better place in town to shop for unique, local art, crafts, and special...