'Honoring Those Men & Women Who Have Served In The Armed Forces For Our Freedom' Veterans Day is an official United States federal holiday that is observed annually on November 11, honoring people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, also known as veterans. The History of Veterans Day U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day for November 11, 1919. Armistice Day was created for November 11 to mark … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, March 2 – 8!
March 2, 2020 By
'Experience the Flower Show, Ice Skating, Philly Craft Beer Fest and More!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, March Scratch Night at FringeArts, La NOCHE at the Kimmel Center, Boston Massacre 250th Anniversary at the Museum of the American Revolution, Pennsylvania Ballet: La Bayadère at the Academy of Music, The Philly POPS: POPS Rock Phil Collins at the Kimmel Center, East Passyunk Restaurant Week, First Friday, Philly Craft Beer Fest at the Navy Yard, Paleopalooza at The Academy … [Read more...]
The 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show – Riviera Holiday
February 27, 2020 By
'The World's Largest Indoor Flower Show' . The Philadelphia International Flower Show welcomes you to "Riviera Holiday," which will allow you to fall in love with gardening all over again, thanks to the inspiration by the world’s exotic Mediterranean gardens. This wonderful event takes place February 29 to March 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. As you enter the Show, groves of Citrus trees lead the way providing a lush dramatic promenade to the sunshine drenched … [Read more...]
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