PHILADELPHIA, April 28, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Penn's Landing is Philadelphia's Waterfront district, running along Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Spring Garden Street. This year, Penn's Landing Corporation will proudly produce its 20th Season of free programming on the Great Plaza, the heart of Penn's Landing, Philadelphia's premier riverfront entertainment destination. Listed below is the schedule:
MAY
May 28 and 29 12:00-10:00 p.m.
JUNE:
June 5 Safe Boating Day 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
June 6 Monday Night Gospel Celebration 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
June 11 International Islamic Heritage Day 12 Noon-7:00 p.m.
June 13 Monday Night Gospel Celebration 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
June 18 Asian Fest 12 Noon-8:00 p.m.
June 19 Asian Fest 12 Noon-8:00 p.m.
June 20 Monday Night Gospel Celebration 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
June 25 Irish American Festival 12 Noon-8:00 p.m.
June 26 Irish American Festival 12 Noon-8:00 p.m.
June 27 Monday Night Gospel Celebration 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
JULY:
July 1 Sunoco Welcome America Kids Day 12 Noon-5:00 p.m.
July 1 Philadelphia Orchestra Concert
(Festival Pier) 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
July 2 SWA! Philly Dance Party 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
July 2 SWA! Two Cities/Two States Concert 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
July 2 All-You-Can-Eat
Ice Cream Festival (Festival Pier) 12 Noon-5:00 p.m.
July 3 All-You-Can-Eat Ice
Cream Festival (Festival Pier) 12 Noon-5:00 p.m.
July 4 All-You-Can-Eat Ice
Cream Festival (Festival Pier) 12 Noon-5:00 p.m.
July 7 Screenings Under the Stars 8:00p.m.
July 8 Sounds of R&B Series 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
July 9 Hispanic Fiesta 12 Noon-8:00 p.m.
July 10 Hispanic Fiesta 12 Noon-8:00 p.m.
July 14 Screenings Under the Stars 8:00 p.m.
July 15 Sounds of R&B Series 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
July 16 Southeastern Cherokee Celebration 12 Noon-8:00 p.m.
July 21 Screenings Under the Stars 8:00 p.m.
July 22 20th Anniversary Concert Celebration
July 23 20th Anniversary Concert Celebration
July 24 20th Anniversary Concert Celebration
July 28 Screenings Under the Stars 8:00 p.m.
July 29 Sounds of R&B Series 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
AUGUST:
August 4 Screenings Under the Stars 8:00 p.m.
August 5 Penn's Landing Jazz on the
Waterfront Series 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
August 7 Russian Mosaic Festival 12 Noon-8:00 p.m.
August 11 Screenings Under the Stars 8:00 p.m.
August 12 Penn's Landing Jazz on the
Waterfront Series 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
August 18 Screenings Under the Stars 8:00 p.m.
August 19 Penn's Landing Jazz on the
Waterfront Series 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
August 20 Festival of India 12 Noon-5:00 p.m.
August 21 Caribbean Festival 12 Noon-8:00 p.m.
August 25 Screenings Under the Stars 8:00 p.m.
August 26 Penn's Landing Jazz on the
Waterfront Series 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
August 27 African American Cultural
Extravaganza 12 Noon-8:00 p.m.
August 28 African American Cultural
Extravaganza 12 Noon-8:00 p.m.
September:
September 2 Penn's Landing Jazz on the
Waterfront Series 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
September 5 AFL/CIO Labor Day Picnic 12 Noon-5:00 p.m.
September 11 Mexican Independence Day 12 Noon-8:00 p.m.
September 25 Sippin' by the River
(Festival Pier) 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Celebrating the 20th anniversary season, Penn's Landing is Philadelphia's Waterfront district, running along Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Spring Garden Street. The main site for the more than 50 festivals, concerts, and events at Penn's Landing is the Great Plaza, located along the Delaware River on Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street. For more information on event locations and event details, please call (215) 922-2FUN or visit www.pennslandingcorp.com. The Penn's Landing website is a virtual resource for the waterfront which can help plan a visit to easily park, play and stay all day at Penn's Landing.