Old City Eats Kick-Off Party!

'Eating With Friends Like There Is No Tomorrow' . Hey foodies, get your appetites ready! The Old City Block Party on Thursday, May 26 from 4 pm to 9 pm, kicks-off Old City Eats. During this event, there will be approximately 13 restaurants and bars that will offer discounted food and drinks. Every Thursday afterwards, that will continue all summer long until August 25, 2022, there will be 20 plus restaurants and bars that will be participating in Old City Eats. Old City … [Read more...]

9th Street Italian Market Festival in South Philly

'Authentic Italian Culture in South Philadelphia' Food, Food and more Food! The Italian Market is the nation's oldest continuously operating outdoor market. The city's biggest block party will take place on May 21 and 22, which runs along South 9th Street, from Fitzwater to Federal Streets. The family event will go live from 11 am to 6 pm on both days. Just like St. Patrick's Day, when everyone is Irish for a day, this festival is when everyone becomes Italian for the 2-day … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day in Philadelphia – Guide to Irish Bars, Irish Food and Irish Events!

'Erin Go Bragh - Ireland Forever' St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia has many established bars and restaurants to where you can enjoy Irish food, music, beers and much more!! Do you have your green on and your pint glass in full tilt for that Irish toast! Below is a list of Irish breakfasts and events on St. Patrick's Day, which is a Thursday this year! There are some events and activities leading up to St. Patrick's Day which we have listed below. If you plan on starting St. … [Read more...]

Where To Watch The Super Bowl At These Philadelphia Sports Bars!

'Enjoy the Super Bowl at these Philly Sports Bars’   Looking for a sports bar to watch Super Bowl 56? We have a large selection of sports bars located all over Philadelphia, from small to large bars. Some bars with 20 + televisions, just so you don’t miss the action. Do you have a favorite sports bar in Philly, please tell us in the comments below. The 2022 list of sports bars below, the specials listed are from past years. We didn't have time to update these.  For those … [Read more...]

Exploring the Chinese New Year Celebrations in Chinatown And Throughout Philadelphia!

 'Gung Hay Fat Choy! ~ Best Wishes and Congratulations!' . The Chinese New Year is an important traditional Chinese Holiday that is celebrated on the first day of the year of the Chinese calendar. In China, the New Year is also known as the Spring Festival and traditionally, the festival was a time to honor deities as well as ancestors. The Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally run from Chinese New Year's Eve, the last day of the last month of the Chinese … [Read more...]

Martin Luther King Day Free Events in Philadelphia

'Celebrating Freedom & the Rights for All Americans'   Philadelphia is celebrating Martin Luther King Day, January 20, with many events throughout the City of Brotherly Love. Something of which represented Dr. King and what he stood for. We have compiled a list of events and things to do, some of which are free or have been discounted. Some of these events and or activities will start January 17th and run until the 2oth. Free & Paid Events & Things To Do January 14 - 17 … [Read more...]

The Mummers Parade – A Long Standing Philly Tradition

'Mummers Strutting Up Broad Street - A Long Standing Philly Tradition'   Hey Philadelphia, are you ready to strut! The Mummers Parade, which is a New Year’s Day tradition, returns for its 121st year. Nothing like seeing and hearing a String Band performing live in the Mummers Parade which is a one-of-a-kind experience. The 2022 Parade has been postponed until January 2, 2022 due to inclement weather. What is a Mummer? Mummers are men and women of all ages, some as young as 12 … [Read more...]

The Christmas Village In Philadelphia!

'Getting Into the Holiday Spirit At The Christmas Village' When you start to work on your holiday shopping, this is the place to check out, with over 70 vendors in wooden booths offering you a great experience of shopping in Philadelphia. The Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an outside Holiday market event in Center City Philadelphia, which is modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany. Here you can shop at the iconic plaza LOVE Park! You'll be able to get a … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade

'The Oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Country' Who loves a good Thanksgiving Parade! Whether you are starting a new family tradition or continuing one, this Thanksgiving Day parade shall be a memorable event for all. The 100th Annual Philadelphia 6ABC Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade was in 2019, with a virtual parade in 2020, because of the Pandemic. The 2021 parade kicks off on November 25 at 8:30 am on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. There will be a 30-minute … [Read more...]

Marines Birthday Celebration at Tankie’s Tavern Formerly Known As Cookie’s Tavern In South Philly!

‘246th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration’ . On November 10, 1775, the Continential Marines were established by the Second Continental Congress. Research indicates that the birthplace of the Corps, as the first place where Marines enlisted, was Tun Tavern in Philadelphia! In 1781, the Tun Tavern burned down. Its former structure stood at a location now occupied by Interstate 95, where it passes Penn’s Landing. A commemorative marker on the east … [Read more...]