Celebrate the start of Chanukah with a special Boathouse Row holiday lighting! From Tuesday December 12th, to Tuesday December 19th, Boathouse Row will light a new house each night to symbolize the candles in a menorah.
Join our leadership team, Philadelphia city officials and Mayor Jim Kenney for an opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on the first night. Traditional songs and prayers will be presented, along with the Boathouse Row lights illuminated in blue and white.
All are welcome!
Directions + Logistics
The Fish Ladder is located on the west side of the Fairmount Dam on MLK Drive. Directions – bit.ly/2ko9QzK
MLK Drive will be shut down to traffic between Eakins Oval and Sweet Briar Drive beginning at 5:00pm so that attendees can walk to the gathering spot across from Boathouse Row. Attendees with mobility issues can drive and park closer to the event by accessing MLK Drive at the outbound entrance off of Eakins Oval.
