Jeff Belonger MyPhillyAlive Founder

Jeff Belonger is the Founder and Owner of MyPhillyAlive.com. Having a lot of passion about Philadelphia, Jeff wanted to share all of what Philadelphia has to offer, so he created MyPhillyAlive.com.

Oktoberfest Street Festival at Brauhaus Schmitz!

'Drink, Eat & Dance Oktoberfest Style' . Be prepared for a celebration as thousands attend Brauhaus Schmidtz's annual Oktoberfest on South Street stretching for three blocks! The 14th annual festival takes place Saturday, October 15 from 11 am until 8 pm. Visitors will be able to feast on such German food as Bratwurst, Bauernwurst, potato salad, Sauerkraut, and jumbo pretzels that will be prepared by their very own Chef Valentin Bay and his crew. Of course, a German … [Read more...]

The Annual WAWA Hoagie Day

'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...]

Sound Mind Network Musical Festival ~ Healing Through The Arts With The Bacon Brothers, Tony Luke Jr and More! June 26 at Bally’s in Atlantic City!

'Healing Through The Arts' . Sound check! You are in for a special treat as some talented musicians gather for a special musical festival for a great cause on Sunday, June 26th at Bally's Atlantic City Hotel and Casino!  Welcome the Sound Mind Network Musical Festival, "Healing Through The Arts!"  The Bacon Brothers, Kevin and Michael Bacon, will be the music festival's headliners! There will be other musical talents such as Tony Luke Jr, the Nashville girl group … [Read more...]

Flag Day Events in Philadelphia

'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...]

Irish American Festival Invades The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing

'Celebrating All Things Irish' What a great way to kick off the month of June than with PECO's Multicultural Series celebrating the Irish American Festival at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. The celebration is on June 4 from noon to 7 pm. The PECO Multicultural Series is a succession of outdoor festivals that brings cultures and their traditions from all over the world into Philadelphia. Irish American Festival's Atmosphere & Experience The Irish Festival celebrates … [Read more...]

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...]