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New Year’s Eve Fireworks In Philadelphia 2015

Ring in the New Year with two fireworks shows on the Delaware River Waterfront

Philadelphia will ring in 2015 not once but two times during the SugarHouse New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Delaware River Waterfront. Credit: M. Stanley for DRWC
Description

Date:
December 31, 2014 – January 1, 2015

First show: 6 p.m.
Second show: Midnight
Overview

Ring in 2015 twice during SugarHouse Casino’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Delaware River Waterfront. With fireworks shows along the Delaware River at 6 p.m. and midnight, you’ll have plenty of time to find perfect spot to watch the spectacular displays.

Philadelphia’s main attraction on New Year’s Eve draws thousands of people to the Delaware River Waterfront each year. Conveniently located within a short walk of Old City, Society Hill and South Street, Penn’s Landing becomes a festive party with revelers of all ages delighting in a breathtaking fireworks display.
First Show: 6 p.m.

Families or those looking to celebrate the New Year a couple hours early are in luck: The first fireworks show goes down at 6 p.m. on the Delaware River waterfront. With the sun already set an hour before, the setting should be perfect for a wonderful show.
Second Show: Midnight

To officially ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display, head to the Delaware River waterfront with friends or family before midnight to snag a great seat for the festivities. The 15-minute show starts right at 12 a.m.
Getting There And Parking

If you’re not already in the neighborhood, catch a cab or hop on SEPTA’s Blue Line to Old City. From there it’s approximately a five-minute walk to Penn’s Landing.

If you must drive, there are multiple parking lots up and down Columbus Boulevard. Head to the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation’s official parking page for hourly rates and locations of parking lots.

Arrive with time to pick out your spot to watch the fireworks display, but not too early — December is typically a chilly month in the city.

The show, approximately 15 minutes in length, has a beautiful backdrop with the illuminated Benjamin Franklin Bridge and, if viewed from Camden, the Philadelphia skyline.

After the show, make your way back to Old City, where you can choose from countless places to continue the celebration.
Best Places To Watch

The Delaware River Waterfront, both Philadelphia and New Jersey sides, features fantastic views of the fireworks display.

 

Car Seat Safety is a Shared Responsibility

Child Car Seat Laws in PA

Use of proper child car seats is important for your child’s safety. Pennsylvania law requires you to have your child in an appropriate car seat, or you risk a $75 fine.

Follow these guidelines when buying a car seat for your child:

• Children under 4 years old: Use a federally approved child car seat, appropriate for the height and weight of your child.
• 4 to 8 years old: Use a booster seat until your child reaches the height and weight maximum.

Car seats and booster seats save lives, there is no doubt about it. But, just having the car seat in the car is not enough.  Car seats and booster seats can only save lives if they are properly installed and used.

Host Parents

• It is your responsibility to show the au pair how to properly use your car seats and/or booster seats.
• If you expect her to change seats to different vehicles, show her how to install them properly.
• If you do not want her to remove and re-install car seats, make that expectation clear.
• Even if the au pair has a separate car that she is the only one driving the kids in, please check the installation of the seats periodically.

Au Pairs

• You are responsible for making sure that you understand how to buckle the children safely in their seats and be sure that they are safely buckled in every time you take them in the car with you.
• The car should not move unless everyone is buckled.
• Make it a habit to check the seats each time you put the children in to see that the seat is secure and not too loose.
• If the seat is not working properly or you cannot figure out how to get it tight, ask your host parents as soon as possible.
• If your host parents have asked you not to remove the car seat(s), please follow that rule.
• If you need to remove the seat for some reason, ask them for help putting the seat bac

Philly 4th of July Jam and Grand Finale Fireworks

Date: July 4, 2014
Time: 7-11 p.m.
Location: Benjamin Franklin Parkway

During the summer months we need to take some added precautions to keep children safe in the sun and by the water.

• · Avoid long periods of sun exposure especially between 10am and 4pm
• · Apply sunscreen of at least 15 SPF that protects against both UVA and UVB rays and wear on sunny and cloudy days.
• · Infants should be dressed in lightweight clothing covering as much skin as possible and brimmed hats to shade the face
• · Stay hydrated, drink water throughout the day
• · Intense activities and sports should be reduced whenever high heat and humidity reach critical levels
• Never leave children or animals in a car unattended.

Actively supervise children in and around the water, giving them your undivided attention. Appoint a designated “water watcher,” taking turns with other adults. Be very clear who is in charge.

• When in the water there should be an adult at arms length from young children at all times
• Children who cannot swim or who are not strong swimmers should wear water wings or life jackets when in the water
• Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards.
• Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Even at a public pool or a lifeguarded beach, use the buddy system!
• If you go boating, wear a life jacket! Most boating fatalities occur from drowning.
• Avoid alcohol use. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance and coordination; affects swimming and diving skills; and reduces the body’s ability to stay warm.

Have a Safe Summer!!

Spring Time Change: When Does Daylight Savings Time 2014 Begin?
Daylight Savings Time 2014 begins before Easter when days become longer and longer heading closer to the Spring Equinox.

So if you are asking, “When does Daylights Savings 2014 time begin?” The answer is the date Daylight Savings Time (DST) will begin on Sunday March 9, 2014.

The rest of the United States will also turn their clocks forward on March 9, 2014 with the exception of Hawaii and Arizona because those states do not practice Daylight Savings Time.

This means that we lose (not gain) an hour when we turn our clocks ahead an hour to 3:00 a.m. when our clocks reach 2 a.m. on Sunday.

A helpful way to remember whether to set our clocks ahead or behind one hour during the Daylight Savings Time change for Spring 2014 is to “Fall Back” and “Spring Ahead.”
Daylight Savings Time 2014 will end on Sunday November 2, 2014.

November 28 Thanksgiving – Thanksgiving dates back to the first European settlers in North America. After hardship, illness and hard work the Pilgrims celebrated a successful harvest that they shared with their Native American friends. This national holiday is a day to feast and give thanks.