'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...]
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...]
The 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show – Habitat: Nature’s Masterpiece
May 12, 2021 By
'Philadelphia Flower Show - Habitat: Nature's Masterpiece At FDR Park' The Philadelphia Flower Show is known as the largest indoor flower show in the world, but this year's show will be outdoors! The 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show will make history, giving guests a chance to experience the beautiful vistas and rolling landscape of FDR Park – a registered historical district – as the Show moves outdoors for the first time in history. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted – one of … [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...]
Deck The Hall Light Show At City Hall Philadelphia
November 27, 2020 By
'Lights, Action, City Hall!' Strolling through the historic portals of Philadelphia City Hall, visitors will experience a winter wonderland themed courtyard with a carousel and a few vendors selling holiday gifts. They can also experience a light show on the west side of City Hall and where visitors can shop a multitude of vendors for unique gifts perfect for holiday giving and also view a holiday tree all lit up at night on the north side. The Light Show at Dilworth Park at City … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, March 9 – 15!
March 9, 2020 By
'Experience Broadway Shows, Travel Show, St. Patrick's Day Parade and More!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Sittin’ In at the Kimmel Center, One Book, Many Voices Community Dinner at Cobbs Creek Library, Philadelphia Orchestra: BeethovenNOW at the Kimmel Center, Broadway Philadelphia presents Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles at the Merriam Theater, Pennsylvania Ballet: La Bayadère at the Academy of Music, Israeli Film Festival, Marie Cuttoli at the Barnes … [Read more...]
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