Please note: Fireworks have been rescheduled for Sunday, June 28th.
Today one of the library pages shared that he was at a graduation party on the waterfront and had the opportunity to see The Tall Ships. D told me that some of the ships were replicas of century old ships and it was amazing site to see on the waterfront. I am excited to share that The Bee and I will be guests of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation to Celebrate America’s Birthday on June 27th and here are some deets so that you can celebrate too!
Fireworks by numbers: Credit: Matt Stanley
On Saturday, June 27, beginning at 8:00 pm, join the United States Army Band, for the “Pershing’s Own” Concert. This will be followed by The “Where America Set Sail” fireworks show which begins at 9:30 pm. The events take place at Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street (GPS Address: 101 S. Columbus Blvd)
ABOUT THE SHOW:
“Where America Set Sail” — The sound track, produced by Todd Marcocci of Under the Sun Productions, celebrates the journey of the ships from leaving their home ports, to crossing the open waters, sailing up the Delaware River, and finally anchoring in Philadelphia and Camden. The entire show will be coordinated with songs and country colors, ending on a patriotic note to recognize the location of the festival and the upcoming Independence Day Festivities. The music includes Liberty Fanfare by John Williams, Fire on the Mountain performed by the Vancouver Olympic Orchestra, music from Les Miserables, and international songs like Capriccio Espagnol, and music from Portuguese composer Suppe Bontempo. The show ends with the Coast Guard Anthem performed by the US Coast Guard Band, and God Bless America sung by Sandi Patty.
US Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Performing at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
Credit: Matt Stanley
FIREWORKS BY NUMBERS:
New this summer are Specialty Shells from Spain and Italy. Returning from 2014 are crowd favorites like nautical fireworks, and Girandolas. The display utilizes over 5,000 devices, representing over four tons of net explosives, and will use approximately five miles of wire and cable. The largest shell used during the finale will be 8” with a fallout of 500’ diameter. Products used in the displays are from all over the world, including Spain, Italy, and China.
Waterfront Fireworks
Credit: Douglas Bovitt
With direction from Todd Marcocci of Under the Sun Productions, Pyrotecnico uses its extensive inventory of products, a computer roadmap and GPS synchronization to coordinate both the soundtrack and fireworks to the second. One of the largest producers of fireworks, special effects, and lasers in America, Pyrotecnico has produced premiere fireworks displays throughout Philadelphia, including shows for Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Welcome America, Army/Navy game and Temple University Football, and provides all of the pyrotechnic effects for the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies home games.
FIREWORKS PARTNERS: Delaware River Waterfront, Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, Independence Seaport Museum, and Adventure Aquarium.
DELAWARE RIVER WATERFRONT DETAILS
Phone: 215-922-2FUN
Email: info@drwc.org
Website: www.delawareriverwaterfront.com
Social Media:
- Delaware River Waterfront (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- Penn’s Landing (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- Spruce Street Harbor Park Presented by Univest/Valley Green Bank (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Transportation
RiverLink Ferry
Philadelphia Dock located next to the Independence Seaport Museum on Columbus Blvd at Walnut Street
Camden Dock located in between Adventure Aquarium and Wiggins Park at 2 Riverside Drive
Public Transportation: Market-Frankford line to 2nd Street, SEPTA bus routes 12, 17, 21, 25, 33, 42, and 48
Parking: Available onsite
Bike Parking: Available onsite and Ride Indego bike shares located at Foglietta Plaza on Spruce Street and Columbus Blvd. and at the Spring Garden Station SEPTA Station
Philly Phlash: Stop located at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
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