'Celebrating With FREE WAWA Hoagies!' Imagine 7 tons of hoagies! Now imagine a free hoagie! That's what you get with WAWA Hoagie Day! WAWA Hoagie Day was celebrated in 1992 with a free, 500-foot hoagie. On that day, then-Mayor Ed Rendell, proclaimed the hoagie the “Official Sandwich of Philadelphia.” Decades later, the 29th annual Wawa Hoagie Day taking place on June 29th at noon, focuses on honoring our troops and First Responders, and expands on Wawa’s partnership with the … [Read more...]
Flag Day Events in Philadelphia
June 14, 2022 By
'Honoring the Symbol of Our Country!' Flag Day is a special day that takes place on June 14, which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Second Continental Congress originated in Philadelphia and had it's original meeting place at Independence Hall. Flag Day is not an official holiday, but in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a … [Read more...]
Exploring the Chinese New Year Celebrations in Chinatown And Throughout Philadelphia!
January 31, 2022 By
'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
January 17, 2022 By
'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 Christmas Village In Philadelphia!
December 16, 2021 By
'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
November 24, 2021 By
'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...]
The Fashion Group Inc of Philadelphia Presents Fashionable Philly Speed Networking Event!
August 10, 2021 By
'Making New Connections In 2021' . Who gets excited about fashion! Here is your chance to mingle with some of the best and brightest in the industry. This unique event by FGI Philadelphia is a reception and speed networking event for Fashion, Beauty and Home Design Professionals taking place on August 12, 2021! FGI is a global, non-profit, professional organization with 5,000 members in the fashion, beauty, and home design industries. It all began in 1928 when 17 women, invited … [Read more...]
Franklin Square Celebrates 15th Birthday In Historic Philadelphia!
July 29, 2021 By
'Celebrate Franklin Square's Birthday With FREE Activities & Performances!' . Enjoy a full day and evening of fun on July 31 from 10 am to 10 pm as Franklin Square celebrates it's 15th season with a large splash into summer! There will be crafts, games, live entertainment, yoga and more - all free of charge! Franklin Square, featuring one of the country's oldest fountains, is one of William Penn’s original five squares, that was included in his design for the City of … [Read more...]
WAWA Welcome America Events In Philadelphia!
June 28, 2021 By
"Get Excited Thanks To WAWA Welcome America Many Free Events and Activities" It's been a tough 16 months for many! Things are looking up and there is no better place to celebrate Independence Day than in America’s Birthplace! The celebration kicks-off with many events and activities prior to 4th of July, all thanks to WAWA Welcome America! The annual WAWA Welcome America Festival started on June 19 and continues all the way to the incredible fireworks finale over … [Read more...]
Manayunk Arts Festival ~ A 2-Day Celebration Of The Arts
June 26, 2021 By
'One of the Largest Outdoor Arts Festivals in the Region' It's back, the Manayunk Arts Festival! The 32nd annual arts festival is the largest outdoor juried arts festival that attracts over 200,000 visitors for a weekend of arts, crafts and entertainment. This year's show will be a little smaller and will showcase vendor's work along historic Main Street in Manayunk during the two-day celebration on June 26 and 27, 2021. The vendors will be located in parking lots along Main … [Read more...]
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