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Released: 9/30/2026
Ben Franklin Bridge to Feature Special Decorative Lighting in October
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:
- October 1-2, 4, 6-8 & 15: Red & Green for National Hispanic Heritage Month
- October 3: Red & White for Shriners Hospital's 100th Anniversary Gala
- October 5: Green for 4-H Week
- October 9: Green for Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund 50th Anniversary
- October 12: Orange for Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day
- October 13: Blue & Green for Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
- October 14: Purple for Domestic Awareness Month
- October 17: Pink for "Chasing The Rainbow"
- October 22: Cyan for International Stuttering Awareness Day
- October 25: Cyan for Occipital Neuralgia Awareness
- October 31: Orange for Halloween
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