Delaware River WATERFRONT

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 exciting newcomers. 

Each year, through the Waterfront Arts Program, The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation selects artists from diverse mediums and invites them to join a one-year residency in shipping container studios on Cherry Street Pier. Through the program, the studio space is subsidized, so that Cherry Street Pier can serve as an incubator and maker space for fledgling, homegrown Philadelphia artists. 

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PHILADELPHIA (February 7, 2024) – Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest final day will be Monday, February 19. Some of the most beloved events of the year, including the annual Sweetheart Skate, will help to make the most of the last 10 days of the season.

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WHAT: The 30th Anniversary season of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is coming to a close on February 19th. But there is still one last big event - the most romantic event of the season: the annual Sweetheart Skate. Ticket holders will celebrate Valentine’s Day with premium ice skating, flowers, slow jams by a local DJ, boardwalk games and rides, and cozy cabins, firepits, or the Rinkside Lounge. Tickets are $27 and include ice skating admission and rental, one (1) rose per couple, a keepsake photo, live DJ entertainment, a couple's craft, and a complimentary hot chocolate.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM  

 

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WHAT: Beginning Monday, January 29, due to construction at the former Festival Pier site, the section of The Delaware River Trail between Penn Street and Spring Garden Street will be temporarily diverted to the west side of Columbus Blvd. The work in this area will be performed at night from 7:00 pm until 5:00 am. The existing temporary pedestrian and cyclist pathway on the east side of Columbus Blvd. will be re-established each morning. The work is expected to last approximately two (2) weeks. 

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PHILADELPHIA (January 18, 2024) – It has been a festive season for the books along the Delaware River Waterfront. The 30th Anniversary Season of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest started out with free skating - and there are still so many opportunities to save and enjoy winter on the Waterfront with numerous specials, promotions, and deals. And of course, the most romantic event of the season, Sweetheart Skate, is just a few weeks away. Details for that and all of the ways to save on winter fun below 

 

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WHAT: Ring in 2024 with the New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront. Both the 6 pm and 12 am shows will be synchronized to their own unique, themed soundtrack that will be played on speakers at free viewing locations along Penn’s Landing and simulcast on KYW Newsradio 1060 AM and 103.9FM so revelers can tune in from wherever they are. The 6 PM fireworks will also be broadcast live on NBC10. 
 

WHO:  The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation

WHEN:   Sunday, December 31, 2023
6 pm: New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront show
Midnight: New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront show

5 pm -7 pm: New Year’s Kid’s Countdown with PopUpPlay at Cherry Street Pier
10 pm - 1 am: New Year’s on the Pier Party with Fireworks at Cherry Street Pier
5 pm - 8 pm:  Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Parties on Ice
10 pm -1 am:  Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Parties on Ice

WHERE: Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, 101 S. Columbus Blvd. 

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WHAT:  Thousands of bright lights will light up the tree and the sky as the holiday season kicks into high gear, and the clock officially starts for the countdown to New Year’s Eve on the Delaware River Waterfront. This year’s headlining performers are Season 16 of America’s Got Talent singer, Dylan Zangwill, and Top 10 Billboard Charting Artist, Ashlee Keating. The full two-hour stage program will feature 13 acts and 40 performances that include gospel choirs, Latin ensembles, dancers, synchronized skaters, and more. Thousands of lights will illuminate the nearly 40-foot concolor fir tree. The evening will culminate with a beautiful fireworks display. 
 

WHEN:  Friday, December 1, 2023
5:45 PM  - 9:00 PM (Show)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Live NBC10 Show)
8:00  PM – Fireworks finale
 

WHERE: Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
101 South Columbus Boulevard
Enter from Penn’s Landing/Market Street Parking Lot 

 

                        Councilman Mark Squilla