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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...

  • 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...

  • Winter Survey: Let Us Know What About Your Experience at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest for a Chance to Win a Prize

    Although Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is closed for the season, you can still let us know about your experience by filling out our end-of-season survey.  Let us know what your favorite amenities are, events, foods, drinks, vendors, and more by completing the 10-minute survey below. To show our appreciation, each person who completes the survey will be entered for a chance to win...

  • Groundbreaking Celebrates Transformation for Philadelphia’s Delaware River Waterfront

    (Philadelphia, PA) December 14, 2022 –  Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG) and Haverford Properties Inc. were joined today by city officials and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) for a groundbreaking event at Rivermark Northern Liberties—the new 9-acre mixed-use development on the Delaware River waterfront formerly known as Festival Pier in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties...

  • 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...

  • News Update: RiverLink Ferry Maintenance and Operations

    Due to continued vessel maintenance, the RiverLink Ferry will not be able to provide its planned service for this weekend, Friday, May 20 through Sunday, May 22.   The RiverLink Ferry’s concert and event service for the shows at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on May 20 and May 21 have been canceled.   Ferry tickets that were purchased through the RiverLink Ferry website for either of...

  • Star Studded Holiday Tree Lighting at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

    Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with Philadelphia’s favorite holiday tradition, the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Powered by PECO, the beginning of the official countdown to New Year’s Eve on the Delaware River Waterfront on Friday, December 3, 2021, from 6 pm to 9 pm.   This year’s headlining performers include America’s Got Talent performers, Bianca Ryan and Dylan Zangwill....

  • Week 8: Wellness on the waterfront

    Watch Now! THE WELLNESS ON THE WATERFRONT VIRTUAL SERIES IS PRESENTED BY INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS FEATURING YOGA-AT-HOME CLASSES WITH EXPERIENCED YOGA INSTRUCTORS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH  STUDIO 34 YOGA. Tai Chi: Slow, Smooth Movements with Doren Day Gathering basic principles in the Tai Chi practice, learn how to foster smooth, slow movement for a meditative and calming session. To see...

  • Get To Know The New Artists-In-Residence at Cherry Street Pier

    Visit the most dynamic arts space on Philly’s Waterfront, featuring painters, musicians, multi-disciplinary artists, a filmmaker, industrial designer, and other local creatives.   The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to welcome its second-year cohort of resident artists at Cherry Street Pier, the Waterfront’s newest public park and incubator space that showcases...

  • Columbus Monument

    The Columbus Monument was built and placed at its current location in 1992 by the America 500 Anniversary Corporation. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) inherited control and maintenance of the monument as part of DRWC’s mission to maintain public amenities along the waterfront, following the dissolution of the non-profit entity responsible for its construction.

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