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Released: 8/31/2026
Ben Franklin Bridge to Feature Special Decorative Lighting in September
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:
- September 1: Purple for National Recovery Month
- September 3: Yellow for Pediatric Cancer Awareness
- September 4: Cyan for Ovarian Cancer Awareness
- September 5-7: Red, White and Blue for Labor Day Weekend
- September 10: Purple for National Suicide Awareness
- September 11: Red, White and Blue for 9/11 Remembrance
- September 12-13: Green for Eagles Opener
- September 15-17: Red and Green for National Hispanic Heritage Month
- September 18: Red for Cooper’s Red Hot Gala
- September 22: Blue for Light up for Blue for Pulmonary Fibrosis
- September 26: Yellow and Orange for 2026 S.I.T. Women’s Experience
- September 29-30: Purple for Conclusion of National Recovery Month
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