'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...]
Exploring the Chinese New Year Celebrations in Chinatown And Throughout Philadelphia!
January 31, 2022 By
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...]
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest At Penn’s Landing
February 20, 2021 By
'A Winter Wonderland at Penn’s Landing’ One has to love this time of year, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Come celebrate 28 years of ice skating this winter at Penn’s Landing’s Blue Cross RiverRink on the Delaware River. The waterfront rink area is being transformed into an exhilarating winter wonderland. The Blue Cross RiverRink Winterferst, known previously as the Waterfront Winterfest, opens right after Thanksgiving Day on Friday, November 27 and will … [Read more...]
Parade of Lights Ceremony at Independence Seaport Museum
December 10, 2020 By
'Boat Parade of Lights on the Delaware River' All aboard for a festive light event on the Delaware River! The Parade of Lights itself will take place on December 12 at 5:30 pm outside of the Independence Seaport Museum, which will be a magical joy for all to watch. The Parade of Lights will feature both working vessels along with pleasure boats, all decked out with festive twinkling lights and decorations. Different for 2020, because of the pandemic. The … [Read more...]
Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration At City Hall
December 2, 2020 By
'Holiday Traditions In Philly' Get into the holiday spirit at the Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on Wednesday, December 2 starting at 7:30 pm at City Hall at the North Broad Street Portal (North side of Broad St) outside Dilworth Park! This year will be very different. This year's tree lighting ceremony will be virtual! The event will air on 6 ABC starting at 7:30 pm! Enjoy an exciting lineup featuring special guests and holiday-inspired musical … [Read more...]
President’s Day Weekend in Philly ~ FREE Museums and More
February 12, 2020 By
'Exploring the Principals and Ideas of Our Past Presidents' President's Day, which is on Monday, February 17, starts off with a weekend (February 14 - 16) of activities and themed events that lead into President's Day itself. It's a time to explore and honor those Presidents such as George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and other Presidents also known as the Commander-in-chief. Enjoy free admission to specific museums, special attractions, special … [Read more...]
Fireworks in Philadelphia on New Year’s Eve
December 26, 2019 By
'Ringing in the New Year with Family & Friends Philly Style' What a great way to ring in the 2019 New Year with family and friends, to be watching fireworks in Philadelphia, America's birthplace. Where the second Continental Congress met at Independence Hall and adopted the Declaration of Independence. With so much Philadelphia History surrounding us, could you think of a better place to watch the fireworks! The Fireworks, which is Philadelphia's main … [Read more...]
Family Things To Do During The Holidays In Philadelphia
December 11, 2019 By
'Celebrating The Holidays With Family & Friends In 2019' This is a great time of year with many different kinds of activities and events during the holidays for the family. Here is our guide to family things to do during the holidays in Philadelphia. Ice Skating at Dilworth Park ~ November 8 to February 23, 2020 ~ Enjoy ice skating at Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park! Bring your skates or rent them, as you skate with City Hall in … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” At The Academy Of Music
December 5, 2019 By
'A Holiday Family Tradition' Celebrate one Philadelphia's greatest family traditions with The Nutcracker, a Pennsylvania Ballet’s performance by George Balanchine at The Academy of Music. Now in its 55th year, you can see this wonderful production December 6 to 31! Immerse yourself in the beloved tale of The Nutcracker as Marie and her Prince share a magical gift that transports them to a suspenseful battle between soldiers and mice, a glistening forest full of snow, and into the Land … [Read more...]
Deck the Alley at Elfreth’s Alley
December 5, 2019 By
'A Fun Festive Holiday Event - Deck the Alley' Who loves Holiday traditions! Come experience this special annual holiday tradition, Deck the Alley on Saturday, December 7 at 3 pm at Elfreth's Alley in Historic Philadelphia located in Old City. Elfreth's Alley is the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited street since 1702. The 32 houses there today were built between 1720s and 1830s and the alley is a National Historic Landmark District. Numbers 124 and 126 are open … [Read more...]
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