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...]

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia

'2nd Oldest St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Country' UPDATE - March 10: As many might have heard, the 2020 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade has been cancelled. The 250th annual parade will be celebrated March 14, 2021. More info, click here. St. Patrick's Day is a huge celebration, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Philadelphia is just as much of a big deal considering the history. This year marks the 250th annual parade and will take place on March 15 at 11:15 am. History … [Read more...]

Wonderful Museums in Philadelphia

'Exploring Philly's Exciting Museums' Philadelphia’s museums are anything from small to massive, many with historic stories, some being interactive and others that dare us with the unexpected. We get excited when talking about Philly's Museums and we would think Benjamin Franklin would feel the same if he were to come back to the City of Brotherly Love. List of Philadelphia Museums (Alphabetical Order) Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel The Academy of Natural Sciences of … [Read more...]

Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia

'Largest Intercollegiate Regatta in the United States' The Dad Vail Regatta is a rowing event that takes place on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia on the second Saturday of May annually. This event is the largest collegiate rowing event in the United States and has become a Philadelphia tradition for decades and takes place on May 10 and 11, 2019. Dad Vail Regatta History The Dad Vail Regatta started in 1934 with "Rusty" Callow, then coach at the University of Pennsylvania, and the … [Read more...]

Eastern State Penitentiary in Fairmount Philadelphia

'U.S. National Historic Landmark' The Eastern State Penitentiary, once known as the most famous and expensive prison in the world, held some of the most notorious criminals in America.  Eastern State was considered to be the world’s first true penitentiary and is located in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. History of Eastern State Penitentiary Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829, becoming the most expensive public structure ever built and quickly becoming a model for … [Read more...]

Art Museum Day ~ FREE Admission To Select Philly Museums

'Celebrating Art Museum Day' Museums are a big part of today's culture and we are so fortunate to have many awesome museums right here in Philadelphia. Enjoy free admission on May 18 to select museums in the City of Brotherly Love, thanks to Art Museum Day, which is part of International Museum Day. Art Museum Day officially occurs on May 18 every year, but some museums are offering free admission before or after May 18. Guests will be able to visit the Philadelphia … [Read more...]

Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies FREE Interactive Installation Lights Up Benjamin Franklin Parkway Sept 15 to Oct 8

'Lighting Up The Benjamin Franklin Parkway With Interactive Art' Imagine riding down Benjamin Franklin Parkway in a pedicab (a small pedal-operated vehicle, serving as a taxi in some countries)! Here is your chance thanks to Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies, a new interactive artwork which is from September 15 to October 8. The Atmosphere and Experience Of Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies Guests will find 27 luminous, kinetic sculptures in the form of free pedicabs traveling along the Parkway from … [Read more...]

Pay What You Wish At Philadelphia Museum Of Art

'Exciting Art at Your Cost on Wednesday Nights & Much More' Exciting news for you Art Lovers! Enjoy Pay What You Wish' at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Wednesday nights from 5 pm to 8:45 pm and on the first Sunday of every month from 5 pm to 8:45 pm! Visitors can pay $10, $8, $5, $2, etc., allowing you to explore the Museum and its remarkable collections showcasing works by Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dalí and a few local Philadelphia artists such as Thomas Eakins. The museum in 2013 … [Read more...]

Picasso: The Great War, Experimentation and Change at The Barnes Foundation

'Experience 50 Works By Picasso Highlighting Pieces From World War I' This majestic Picasso exhibit: The Great War, Experimentation and Change, is being shown at The Barnes Foundation from February 21 to May 9. This special Picasso exhibit in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art will examine the dramatic variance in Pablo Picasso’s style during the period surrounding World War I. Visitors will be able to travel back in time to witness his fluctuation between cubism and a more … [Read more...]

Budweiser Made in America Festival Labor Day Weekend

'Come Party with Beyoncé & Nine Inch Nails on the Parkway' The Budweiser Made in America Music Festival will be hitting the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Labor Day Weekend on August 31 and September 1. Come experience a weekend of live music and fun. Budweiser Made in America Festival Experience & Atmosphere The Labor Day Weekend 2-day event will feature headliners Beyoncé and Nine Inch Nails. The giant outdoor setting will host a little over 30 musical acts on three stages strategically … [Read more...]