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We Are the Seeds Philly Part of the PECO Multicultural Series

September 20–21
2025
Location: Cherry Street Pier
Time: Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, from 11 am to 6 pm

Join us for the We Are the Seeds Philly Part of the PECO Multicultural Series on September 20 and September 21 at Cherry Street Pier. Free and open to the public. Rain or shine.

 Enjoy live performances, painting, a panel discussion, and a marketplace celebrating indigenous arts and culture at the 6th Annual We Are the Seeds Philly event. This year, there will be a pow-wow, beautiful dancers representing a diversity of styles and regions. The weekend will be filled with fine art, incredible shopping opportunities, demonstrations, live painting, interactive art-making, learning with artist talks, and more.

The 6th annual We Are the Seeds Philly, part of the PECO Multicultural Series, returns to Cherry Street Pier on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, from 11 AM to 6 PM each day. Free and open to the public—rain or shine.

This two-day celebration of Indigenous arts and cultures features presentations, live painting, short films, creative workshops, and a vibrant Indigenous art market.

Saturday begins with a Pow Wow featuring dancers and singers from over 40 Tribal Nations, including host drums Silvercloud Singers (Intertribal) and Young Blood Singers (Shinnecock).

Sunday highlights include presentations by the We Are the Seeds Dance Troupe (Saponi/Narragansett) and The Magic of Storytelling with Tchin (Narragansett).

Throughout the weekend, visitors can explore artist booths, enjoy hands-on activities such as corn husk doll-making with Dawn Spears and live painting with Priscilla Bell Lamberty, participate in conversations with esteemed actor Gregory Norman Cruz, and view short films on Indigenous Food Sovereignty curated by Michelle St. John. Featured artists include Tchin (jewelry), Joy Tonepahhote (beadwork), and David Farnham (sculpture), among many others.

Join us in celebrating Indigenous brilliance, creativity, and community at Seeds Philly 2025!

Join us all summer for all the free PECO Multicultural Festivals.

Parking on-site will be limited due to I-95 CAP construction. However, many great ways to access the Waterfront include walking and biking along the Delaware River Trail, rideshare, and public transit. To ensure a seamless visit, guests can visit the ‘Know Before You Go’ guide for parking recommendations, directions, FAQs, and more.

Know Before You Go:
As you plan your next visit to the Delaware River Waterfront, here is what you need to know before you go: