Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts Street Fair : Photo Courtesy of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
‘Free Block Party’
6 blocks of fun! It’s that time of year when the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts Street Fair transforms part of Broad Street into a free fun zone on April 23 from 11 am to 7 pm!
Featuring dozens of performances, rides, a zip line, popular food vendors, and this year’s centerpiece – an enormous waterfall in the center of Broad Street.
This fabulous event will take place on Broad Street between Chestnut and South Streets.
Performer Highlights
Squonk – Pittsburgh’s Squonk Opera presents Lady Pneumatica, a 40-foot tall inflatable accordion sculpture of a woman that plays music.
Flippen Out – Extreme trampoline athletes/acrobats/artists performing high-energy stunt shows.
The Living Vines – Back by popular demand from the 2011 PIFA Street Fair, the Living Vines performers walk around on stilts, dressed in vine and flower costumes camouflaging themselves as part of their surroundings.
Golden Mantises – Also back by popular demand from the 2013 PIFA Street Fair these beautiful, larger-than-human bugs with costumes made from handmade wicker baskets delight audiences.
Cirikli Birds – Colorfully plumed wooden puppet birds controlled by stilt performers who interact with the audience.
Wheelmen – Old-timey characters on old-fashioned bicycles.
Atmosphere, Interaction, And Dinning
Waterfall – In addition to several grassy areas, trees, water fountains, and other natural elements, a waterfall will be installed in the center of Broad Street, across from the Academy of Music where patrons can enjoy a picnic with a view.
Food Vendors – In addition to more than 30 food vendors, Garces Events will have a beer garden set up on Spruce Street, as well as a food stand, opposite the Kimmel Center. Food vendors to include: The Cow and the Curd, Scratch Biscuits, and Hai Street Kitchen
Street Closure Alert
Broad Street will close on Friday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. from Chestnut to South Street, including all cross streets, for the PIFA Street Fair on April 23rd. We encourage you to use public transportation to get to our campus. If you plan to drive, you should allow extra time to locate parking. All roads will reopen on April 24 at 3:00 a.m.
The Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts Street Fair
Location
Broad Street Between Chestnut & South Streets
Philadelphia
Date
April 23, 2016
Time
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Cost
FREE
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Photo Courtesy of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
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