May 21, 2013
Few spectacles sum up summertime more than huge fireworks displays, and the folks at Longwoods Gardens oblige the season and illuminate the skies all summer long. Fireworks and Fountains, Longwood Gardens’ annual fireworks celebration, returns for summer in a few short days. From Memorial Day Weekend to mid-September, six firework displays will light up the [...]
Read more»December 28, 2012
It’s the last weekend in 2012 and Philadelphia is making sure the year ends with a bang. Many of our favorite places across the city are offering up lots of activities from Friday until New Year’s Day. Use this extended weekend to sneak one last peek at the Christmas festivities in the area as they [...]
Read more»December 27, 2012
View Where to Watch New Year’s Fireworks in a larger map New Year’s Eve is just days away, which means it’s crunch time when it comes to planning how you’re going to ring in 2013. The most crucial decision: where to watch the fireworks. With SugarHouse Casino once again presenting two free fireworks shows on [...]
Read more»December 21, 2012
Ring in 2013 with either of two free fireworks shows on the Delaware River Waterfront as SugarHouse Casino once again presents a double dose of New Year’s fun. The first show, at 6 p.m., is titled “The Fire Within” and set to a family-friendly musical soundtrack of “Fire Bird Suite,” “Call of the Champions,” “Four [...]
Read more»December 19, 2012
Philadelphia has a lot going on this New Year’s Eve and with SugarHouse Casino once again presenting two free fireworks shows on Penn’s Landing, one at midnight and one at a pre-bedtime 6 p.m., there are many family-friendly events that are perfect for the kids. You can follow all our New Year’s Eve in Philadelphia [...]
Read more»December 17, 2012
As we’ve mentioned, Penn’s Landing is once again hosting two spectacular free fireworks shows this New Year’s Eve, one at 6 p.m. and one at midnight, sponsored by Sugarhouse Casino. The displays are about 15 minutes each, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Philadelphia skyline. But where exactly is the best vantage point? Ranging [...]
Read more»November 30, 2012
Ring in 2013 twice, as New Year’s Eve in Philadelphia will once again include two fireworks shows at both 6 p.m. and midnight in “Sugarhouse New Years Eve Fireworks on the Delaware.” Philadelphia’s main attraction on New Year’s Eve draws thousands of people to the Delaware River Waterfront year after year. Conveniently located within a few [...]
Read more»August 3, 2012
The Smooth Jazz Summer Nights concert series returns to Penn’s Landing every Friday in August, starting tonight. The free music starts at 7:30 p.m., followed by (new this year!) explosive fireworks over the Delaware River at 9:15 p.m. The Friday Night Lights fireworks began last week, and are seriously impressive. This year’s Smooth Jazz series celebrates women in jazz, with a powerhouse all-female lineup. Tonight’s kick-off spotlights South Philly native (and Philly 101 star!) Carol Riddick plus singer/songwriter Maysa. Perfect start to the weekend. [Smooth Jazz Summer Nights]
August 2, 2012
The Friends of Penn Treaty Park are bringing back “Fantastic Fridays,” a free weekly concert series kicking off tomorrow night, August 3, with the Sensational Soul Cruisers starting at 6:30 p.m. After the concert, stick around for the free Friday Night Lights fireworks over the Delaware presented by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation. “Fantastic Fridays” [...]
Read more»July 26, 2012
How’s this for a weekend starter? The very first edition of Penn’s Landing’s awesome new “Friday Night Lights” fireworks series kicks off this Friday, July 27 with a bang, illuminating the city skyline over the Delaware River with a free fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. But before that, at 8 p.m., is a completely free [...]
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