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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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Plan Ahead: New Year’s Eve on the Philadelphia Waterfront Travel Tips
Getting ready to ring in the New Year on the Philadelphia Waterfront? Whether you're skating under the stars at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, dancing at Parties on Ice, or celebrating with the whole family at the Cherry Street Pier Kids Countdown and 21+ NYE Bash, it’s going to be a night to remember. With fireworks, festive vibes, and fun for all ages, we strongly encourage you...
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Penn's Landing
A New Penn's Landing on the Delaware River Waterfront DRWC is reconnecting Philadelphia to its river's edge with the creation of a transformational new Penn’s Landing Cap and Civic Space at the heart of the city’s waterfront. This project will include three key elements: - A 11.5-acre park and civic space between Chestnut Street and Walnut Street, Front Street to the river, connecting...
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Park at Penn's Landing Construction
A New Waterfront is on the horizon. Construction is underway on the new Park at Penn's Landing. PennDot is replacing and expanding the covered section of I-95 at Penn’s Landing along the Waterfront under the department’s $329 million I-95/CAP project. The two main components of this project are the construction of a new 11.5-acre Park at Penn’s Landing and a new South Street pedestrian bridge....
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Nationwide Call for Developers for Eleven Acres on Philadelphia Waterfront
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation released a Request for Proposals for qualified developers to transform prime waterfront land at Penn’s Landing into mixed-use development sites. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified teams to develop eleven acres of prime waterfront land as the organization continues to implement key...
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Bartender and Barback (Part Time/Seasonal)
Join our bar operations team! We are currently seeking bartenders and barbacks (seasonal/part-time) to join the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink team, Philadelphia's premier outdoor skating rink and seasonal attraction. Punctuality and effective communication are essential. Restaurant experience is a plus, but not required. This hourly position offers a base rate plus eligibility for tips....
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Cabins and Rentals Lead (Seasonal/Part-Time)
Join the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink team! We are currently seeking a cabins and rentals lead (seasonal/part-time) to join the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink team, Philadelphia's premier outdoor skating rink, and seasonal attraction. The position requires working in cold weather conditions and enhancing guests’ experiences with cabin and fire-pit rentals from check-in to departure,...
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Delaware River Trail Safety Tips
The new Delaware River Trail has become a beloved resource for easy, accessible transit along the Delaware River Waterfront. More than 340,000 pedestrians and cyclists have made the trail their go-to route to explore the city’s cultural and commercial centers and the vibrant Waterfront neighborhoods that run along the 3.3-mile stretch. With this trail-blazing new public space transforming how...
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Shift Supervisor (Seasonal/Part-Time)
Join the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink team! We are currently seeking shift supervisors (seasonal/part-time) to join the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink team, Philadelphia's premier outdoor skating rink and seasonal attraction. Ideal candidates have excellent customer service skills. Day-to-day operations include, but are not limited to, resolving issues, guest relations, collaboration...
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Zamboni Driver (Seasonal/Part-Time)
Join the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest team! We are currently seeking a Zomboni driver and ice technician (seasonal/part-time) to join the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink team, Philadelphia's premier outdoor skating rink and seasonal attraction. Documented and verifiable experience operating a Zamboni, with references, is highly preferred. This is not an entry-level position....