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Know Before You Go: Top 5 Things to Know About Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is back for its 31st season NOW through March 2. And although the site looks a little different, your favorite amenities are back and better than ever. To help you plan your visit to the Delaware River Waterfront this winter, here are the top five things you need to know before you go. These tips are handy to ensure you have the best time in...
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First Friday presented by Fulton Bank Jan 03 4:00 pm – Dec 05 9:00 pm
Join us on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River. All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. First Friday dates: January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, and December 5. Review the full...
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Hours of Operation
Open May 23, 2025, through September 1, 2025 Hours of Operation Monday – Thursday: 1 pm – 10 pm Friday: 1 pm – 11 pm Saturday: 11 am – 11 pm Sunday: 11 am – 10 pm Please note that park hours are subject to change. Check back for updates. Reserve Your Roller Skating Tickets In Advance General admission to the park is free; food, drinks, and amusements are available for a...
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Food and Drink
Concession Hours Check back for updates. The Lodge Enjoy tasty, seasonal fare in our warm winter Lodge, featuring festive decor in a selfie-worthy atmosphere. The Winterfest bar will provide creative winter cocktails and draft beer. Seating is first-come, first-served. Dogs are not allowed inside the Lodge, but service animals are welcome. Cantina La Martina Located in the Lodge,...
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I-95 CAP Update: Lombard Circle Closed on April 7 for Two Years due to CAP Construction
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently announced that the Lombard Circle ramp to northbound I-95 at Penn’s Landing will close for approximately two (2) years beginning Monday, April 7, 2025. Please note: Due to inclement weather, the closure was instituted on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The closure is for demolishing the existing concrete pier between the ramp,...
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Sunset at Summerfest Jun 21 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wind down with scenic views, waterfront breezes, and chill vibes at a special Sunsets at Summerfest on Saturday, June 21, from 2 pm to 7 pm, featuring live entertainment as the park goes from dawn to dusk. The event is open to the public. All ages are welcome. Celebrate Philly’s Black and Brown communities at Sunsets at Summerfest, a free music festival series at Spruce Street Harbor Park...
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South Wetlands Park
The southern section of the Waterfront offers a unique opportunity to establish a "Wetlands Park" between a series of abandoned piers, enhancing and revitalizing the area's resiliency and ecological vitality. The project stems from the Master Plan for the Central Delaware, which identified this part of the riverfront as ideal for ecological restoration. The South Wetlands Park project...
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Waterfront Arts Plan
The Waterfront Arts Plan is a framework for DRWC and its partners to operationalize the Waterfront Arts Program and begin commissioning public art, documenting opportunity sites, and translating the values the community identifies as themes they would like to see emerge in creative works along the Delaware River Waterfront. This plan was developed by DRWC, Philadelphia-based Interface Studio,...
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(Ticketed) Workshop Wednesdays at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest Jun 04 6:00 pm – Aug 27 8:00 pm
Workshop Wednesdays return to Independence Blue Cross RiverRink on select Wednesdays this summer. Hosted by local artists, including the Cherry Street Pier resident artists and programming partners, all ages are welcome to learn a new skill. Workshops are ticketed. Some may require registration, and others are pay-as-you-go. Schedule June: June 4: Botanical Dye a...
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Graffiti Pier Park Spring 2020 Project Update
AS YOU MIGHT RECALL, IN THE SUMMER OF 2019, WE SELECTED A TEAM LED BY STUDIO ZEWDE TO CONDUCT A PLANNING STUDY AND CRAFT A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR THE SITE KNOWN AS GRAFFITI PIER. THEY WERE TASKED WITH INVESTIGATING THE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS OF THE PIER AND PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT ITS FUTURE DESIGN AND USE AS A PUBLIC SPACE. Knowing how special and beloved the site already is, public...
