Delaware River 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 pm and Midnight, plus ice skating at Philly’s favorite outdoor rink with festive foods, drinks, entertainment, family activities, and two festive parties at Cherry Street Pier, and so much more.

The festivities along the Waterfront will be a great kickoff, or capstone, to what is sure to be a magnificent weekend of holiday splendor across Philadelphia. Use VisitPhilly.com/NewYearsEveInPhiladelphia to make your New Year’s plans today.

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PHILADELPHIA,​ ​PA​ ​(November​ ​2023) –​ It is truly a year of milestones along Philadelphia’s Delaware River Waterfront, with the official groundbreaking of the Park at Penn’s Landing shining a light on the realization of one of the most game-changing developments the City of Philadelphia has seen in decades, and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest celebrating its 30th Anniversary Season as a cherished destination for holiday season traditions for locals and visitors alike. The newly minted Delaware River Trail is also hitting its stride as the most well-traveled trail within city limits for walkers, runners, and bikers. 

And yet, there is another major milestone to celebrate – especially as it has, in many ways, changed the lives of and provided opportunity for so many Philadelphia artists and entrepreneurs.

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PHILADELPHIA,​ ​PA​ ​(November ​2023) --​ Free skating for all on Opening Day, courtesy of founding sponsor, Independence Blue Cross, will mark the beginning of many exciting promotions and celebrations for the 30th Anniversary Season of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, officially kicking off on Black Friday, November 24.

For 30 seasons, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest has been Philadelphia's favorite winter tradition on the Delaware River Waterfront, inviting visitors to indulge in flights of fancy under thousands of sparkling lights in a winter wonderland with spectacular views of the Delaware River. Cozy up in comforting warming cabins and around firepit stations, enjoy boardwalk rides and games for the young and young-at-heart, feast on delicious food and hot beverages, take in the beauty of the signature holiday tree, and, of course, ice skate on our NHL-sized rink. Winterfest is a top destination for anyone looking to rekindle family traditions. 

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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 that will once again reconnect Penn’s Landing back to the City and nearby historic attractions, a connection that was interrupted when I-95 was constructed in the mid-70s.  

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