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Released: 1/1/2026 

Ben Franklin Bridge to Feature Special Decorative Lighting in January

As part of its commitment to community stewardship and support of regional non-profit organizations, the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) will display special decorative lighting on the Ben Franklin Bridge throughout the month in recognition of select causes and community events.

The Ben Franklin Bridge features a decorative lighting system that can be customized with specific colors to mark special occasions, commemorate important causes, or enhance community-focused events. These lighting displays serve as a visible symbol of DRPA’s partnership with the communities it serves.

Organizations affiliated with recognized causes or events may request special lighting consideration. Requests are reviewed in accordance with DRPA guidelines and availability. To submit a decorative lighting request, click here. 

This Month's Lighting Schedule:

  • January 1: Rainbow for New Year's Day
  • January 8-12: Green for the Philadelphia Eagles
  • January 19: Red, White and Blue for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • January 27: Yellow for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

 

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