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Philadelphia's Favorite Holiday Traditions Return as Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Opens for the Season on November 29,2019
Outdoor Ice Skating by the Ben Franklin Bridge, Newly Decorated Cabins, S’mores on the Fire Pits, Warming Food and Drink Specials in The Lodge, All Set in a Sparkling Winter Wonderland The holiday season is all about cozying up with friends and family to share in favorite winter traditions, and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to...
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Delaware River Waterfront Corporation and PECO Announce and Celebrate 30th Anniversary PECO Multicultural Series
PHILADELPHIA (May 29, 2025) – Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), the steward of the waterfront, alongside its longtime partner PECO, announced today its 30th Anniversary PECO Multicultural Series. Since 1995, PECO has supported the Delaware River Waterfront’s Multicultural Series, an annual, free series of festivals that draws thousands of attendees each year to celebrate their...
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Public Meeting: Washington Avenue Construction Kick-Off
Exciting news! Construction on the Washington Avenue Connector project kicks off this April. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation ("DRWC") and the City of Philadelphia are working to create a safer, greener, and more connected Washington Avenue, improving access between South Philadelphia and the Delaware River Waterfront. Join Us for a Public Meeting: Thursday, May 1 Gloria...
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Media Advisory: Introducing the First Arts and Crafts Kid's Ball - A Kid's Valentine's Day Event at Cherry Street Pier
WHAT: The first ever Hearts and Crafts Kids Ball is an exciting ticketed event in partnership with PopUpPlay, designed to spark creativity and joy in children and families. This interactive event will provide a variety of arts and crafts activities, entertainment, and special surprises for kids. Join us for a day filled with fun as children unleash their creativity in a vibrant environment!...
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Enter to Win: Enter to Win a Amazing Prize Package in Partnership with NBC10 Philadelphia
Enter to win an epic prize package featuring experiences at some of your favorite Delaware River Waterfront destinations. The contest is running through September 12. Don't miss your chance to keep the summer vibes alive by entering the NBC End-of-Summer Sweepstakes. Enter now through September 12 for a chance at some fantastic prizes that will end your summer on a high note. The winner...
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Philadelphia’s Artist Incubator, Cherry Street Pier, Introduces a New Food and Beverage Program, La Placita Cherry Street Pier
(Philadelphia, PA, July 16, 2024) - The Delaware River Waterfront’s arts hub, Cherry Street Pier, in collaboration with the team behind Kensington’s celebrated Mexican restaurant, Cantina La Martina, is proud to introduce La Placita Cherry Street Pier. As the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) prepares to introduce the groundbreaking Park at Penn’s Landing, the organization is...
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What to Know Before You Go
Are you planning a trip to the Delaware River Waterfront? Here's what to know before you go! There is more to do along the Delaware River Waterfront than ever: more food, drinks, live music, arcade and boardwalk games, family-friendly activities, art exhibitions, and markets. And even more exciting things are on the horizon as we build Philadelphia’s new Park at Penn’s Landing. As you plan...
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News Update: Delaware River Trail Temporary Closure Between Penn and Spring Garden Streets
Due to construction at the former Festival Pier site, the section of the Delaware River Trail between Penn and Spring Garden streets will be temporarily closed beginning on Monday, January 29. The closures will be between 7 pm and 5 am. The work is slated to last approximately two (2) weeks. Beginning Monday, January 29, due to construction at the former Festival Pier site, the section of The...
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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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New CAP Civic Space at Penn's Landing and Pedestrian Bridge that Will Reconnect Philadelphia to the Delaware River Waterfront Break Ground
Philadelphia, PA (September 6, 2023) - In a joint press event at 10:00 AM along the Delaware River Waterfront, Governor Josh Shapiro, Mayor Jim Kenney, William Penn Foundation, Knight Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), as well as additional city officials and supporters, gathered to break ground on the $328.9 million transformative project...
