‘Lights, Action, City Hall!’
Strolling through the historic portals of Philadelphia City Hall, visitors will experience a winter wonderland themed courtyard with a carousel and a few vendors selling holiday gifts. They can also experience a light show on the west side of City Hall and where visitors can shop a multitude of vendors for unique gifts perfect for holiday giving and also view a holiday tree all lit up at night on the north side.
The Light Show at Dilworth Park at City Hall
Center City District in collaboration with 6 ABC will create a holiday season attraction for visitors to experience – an animated light show, synchronized with holiday music and projected on Philadelphia’s National Historic Landmark, City Hall – The Deck the Hall Light Show is presented by Independence Blue Cross. This choreographed light show will be presented multiple times nightly, seven days a week (times listed below), highlighting the architecture of the west portal of City Hall and visible from Dilworth Park and along West Market Street. The local, creative digital design firm KLIP Collective is creating this unique light show which will premiere on Monday, November 23, and shine on City Hall through Wednesday, January 1, 2021.
Health Safety Protocols
CCD and all of their Dilworth Park business partners have implemented increased health safety procedures throughout the park and visitors will be reminded to adhere to all CDC guidelines. Masks are required at all times. CCD staff are all wearing masks, as well. Anyone who feels sick, or has come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days, should refrain from entering the park. CCD staff, café and rink staff will be distributing free masks to guests in the park.
Holiday Light Show Live at City Hall
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Free Parking on Saturdays (Thanksgiving – New Year’s Day)
Once again, the Philadelphia Parking Authority will offer free on-street meter parking on Saturdays after 11 am from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. In addition, holiday rates at PPA garages will be a flat $8 fee on Saturday! ~ Details ~
Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park
Visitors can also enjoy the Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park until February 28, 2021!
Bonus – Our Guide to Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia (Not updated for 2019 – Will be by Nov 20)
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Bonus – Our Guide to Things to do During the Holidays in Philadelphia
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Location
City Hall – West Side
Philadelphia, PA
Date
November 23, 2020 to January 1, 2021
Times
Opening Night – November 25 – Every 30 minutes from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
November 23 – January 1
Sunday – Thursday: 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Cost
FREE
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