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  • Skate with Characters Jun 29 2:00 pm – Aug 24 4:00 pm

    If you loved Skate with Characters at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, then get ready for more character fun, because they are returning this summer.  On the fourth Sunday of each month, visit the RiverRink from 2 pm to 4 pm to skate with your favorite characters from stories, TV, and movies. All ages are welcome. The site is free and open to the public, but skating, amusements,...

  • Media Advisory: The Waterfront’s Most Romantic Night of the Year Is Here - The Annual Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Sweetheart Skate

    WHAT: Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style at the annual Sweetheart Skate, presented by Baileys Irish Cream, featuring a magical evening of premium ice skating on the Philadelphia Waterfront. WHEN:  Friday, February 14, 2025 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT: Skating admission and skate rental are included in the ticket price. Each couple will receive one (1) rose and a keepsake...

  • DRWC hosts a bioblitz part of the South Wetlands Park community engagement efforts

    DRWC hosted a community engagement event on Saturday, October 12, at Pier 70 as part of the South Wetlands Park project.   On a sunny afternoon, DRWC staff and community members gathered for a bioblitz at Pier 70 (adjacent to Pier 68) to identify and record as many living organisms as possible to understand the Pier's ecology. Expert ecologists were also on-site to help.   Participants also...

  • Summer 2023: Become a Market Vendor on the Delaware River Waterfront (2)

    Calling all creators, makers, and artists. The Delaware River Waterfront is looking for local vendors to be part of the Summer 2023 market season.   If you’re a small business owner or local entrepreneur the Waterfront is the perfect place to set up shop this summer. Why? It’s a community hub that enables you to connect with local makers. It also provides you with access to the thousands of...

  • The 2024 Cohort of Resident Artists Announced as First Fridays and Other Exciting Spring Events Begin at Cherry Street Pier

    Philadelphia,​ ​PA​ ​(March​ ​2024) –​ Cherry Street Pier, currently celebrating its 5th Anniversary Season and swiftly becoming one of the City of Philadelphia’s most visited arts destinations, is pleased to welcome in a new cohort of resident artists this spring. Sixteen (16) artists and organizations make up the 2024 class, including many favorite returning artists in addition to several...

  • Philadelphia’s Most Spectacular NYE Fireworks Are Set to Ignite 2023

    Philadelphia, PA (December 14, 2022) – The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is proud to once again host Philadelphia’s most beloved New Year’s Eve tradition with an exceptional lineup of festivities to ring in the New Year. With the holiday falling on a Saturday night, revelers can celebrate well into New Year’s Day and make it a weekend of fun on the Waterfront. The ultimate...

  • Groundbreaking of the Durst Development at Vine and Callowhill Streets

    The Durst Organization held a groundbreaking on Monday, September 19, 2022, for their multiuse, residential project located at Vine and Callowhill streets. This is a exciting continuation of the work being done to further the Master Plan for the Central Delaware. This news was featured in the following media outlets: Durst Organization begins work on 26-story mixed-use project along the...

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    Have a question? We are here to help.  Due to the high volume of inquiries, our team will work to respond promptly. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting. Subscribe to our mailing list for updates on our parks and upcoming events.   Vending Inquiries DRWC provides various opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs to partner with us. Apply to be a vendor...

  • Introducing Philly's New Weekly Summer Tradition, the Philly River Stroll. Plus, What to do for Independence Day Weekend

    (Philadelphia, PA) - Beginning Tuesday, July 5, Philadelphians and visitors can partake in a new weekly experience this summer, The Philly River Stroll.   Every Tuesday, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, a large stretch of the central Delaware River Waterfront will be activated. Tuesday afternoons on the Waterfront will become a festive party complete with circus performers all the way from Spruce...

  • Philadelphia's Most Spectacular New Year's Eve Tradition Returns with the Addition of a New Year's Day Fireworks Show

    PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 13, 2021) – The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) is excited to bring Philadelphians and visitors an exceptional lineup of festivities to ring in the New Year. With the holiday falling on a Friday night, folks can celebrate well into New Year’s Day with the VISIT PHILADELPHIA New Year’s Day Fireworks Spectacular. And of course, the ultimate tradition for...

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