Free Summer Events For Penn's Landing Announced
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation has announced its upcoming summer program season -- and ongoing improvements to Philadelphia's waterfront.
A mariachi band played on the River Stage on Thursday afternoon, just one sample of what's in store for the upcoming, free, multicultural festival series at Penn's Landing.
In addition to the entertainment, Mayor Michael Nutter says, there are major improvements in the works along the waterfront to make it a first-class destination.
"There is a lot of concrete out here, and quite frankly we need a little more green. And the project is supposed to start very, very soon," he said. "Next week you are going to see an incredible Race Street pier [see related story]. It is just fantastic, and it's going to bring more people down to Philadelphia."
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Chanting and throwing flower petals onto the stage was a group of Buddhist monks representing the city's Cambodian community (above). They blessed the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation's upcoming season.
For more information on events, go to delawareriverevents.com.
Reported by John McDevitt, KYW Newsradio 1060
