'A Long Day Party at Eastern State Penitentiary & Much More' What is Bastille Day? It's a French holiday, which in France, is called La Fête Nationale (The National Celebration). It takes place every year on July 14. This day represents the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789; which was a French prison and is seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation that took place back then in Paris, France. Bastille Day, an annual celebration, has become very popular all over the City … [Read more...]
Celebrating Independence Weekend With Fireworks, FREE Concerts, Block Parties, FREE Admission To Museums, 1776 Revolutionary War Encampment, Night Market and More!
June 30, 2017 By
‘Celebrating American Independence’ What not a better way than to celebrate your 4th of July Weekend right here in Philadelphia, where it all began! Enjoying Independence Day with friends, family and everyone else! There will be free concerts, free admission to museums, the American Revolutionary War re-encampment, the main parade in the historic section of Philadelphia tomorrow, block parties, the spectacular fireworks show above the Philadelphia Museum of Art and much more. The weekend … [Read more...]
Top Fourth of July Fireworks Shows in Philadelphia
June 28, 2017 By
'Celebrating Independence Day Philadelphia Style!' You can enjoy many fireworks shows leading up to the Fourth of July in Philadelphia! What a great way in celebrating our independence in an awesome city all week long! Of course, there is the biggest fireworks night of the year, when the sky above the Philadelphia Museum of Art illuminates with dazzling light displays from tons of fireworks on 4th of July. Below is our guide to the fireworks shows in and around Philadelphia! Friday, … [Read more...]
Halloween Weekend In Philadelphia ~ Terror Behind The Walls, East Passyunk Fall Fest, Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, Day Of The Dead Celebrations and More!
October 28, 2016 By
'Halloween In Philadelphia’ The weekend kicks off with Day of the Dead Celebrations, the Philadelphia Film Festival, the continuation of Terror Behind the Walls, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences. During the weekend enjoy Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards, Day of the Dead at Penn Museum, South Street Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky Saturday, Day of the Dead Celebrations, FREE yoga, farmers’ markets and … [Read more...]
Bloktoberfest Invades South Street!!
October 6, 2016 By
'Beer, Food, Music, Philly' Cool weather, cool people and cool beers for good causes. Bloktoberfest returns for it's 9th year on South Street on Saturday, October 15 from noon to 9 pm in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood. This neighborhood festival is a free-to-attend all-ages festival which features four blocks of food, craft beer and live music from Broad to 18th Streets on South Street. You can buy your beer tickets in advance or purchase them the day of the event in person. But the … [Read more...]
GreenFest Philly in Headhouse Square
September 9, 2016 By
'Sustainable Energy & Living' Welcome to the Clean Air Council’s 11th Annual Greenfest Philly September 11 from 10 am to 4 pm as it returns to Headhouse Square with 150+ exhibitors and vendors, free demos and much more! Greenfest Philly is the largest environmental festival in the Philadelphia area. It's a great place to learn about living sustainably while having fun! There is something for everyone, such as kid-friendly activities, shopping for local green wares, great food, live … [Read more...]
Labor Day Weekend In Philadelphia ~ Parks On Tap, First Friday, Made In America, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Fringe Arts Festival and More!
September 2, 2016 By
'Labor Day Weekend Fun In Philadelphia’ The weekend kicks off with Parks on Tap, First Friday, movies at Clark Park and the Betsy Ross House, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Franklin Institute. Don't forget to visit Spruce Street Harbor Park & Roller Rink as it closes for the year after Labor Day. During the weekend enjoy End of Day Declaration Readings, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Made in America Musical … [Read more...]
“Rhythm and Hues” ~ 2016 Summer Fun At The Oval
July 22, 2016 By
‘Summertime Fun At The Pop-Up Park On The Parkway’ Eakins Oval, the public space across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is transformed into a summer oasis from July 15 to August 21, 2016. The Oval, presented by PNC, is a partnership of the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The 2016 Summer Season is highlighted by “Rhythm & Hues,” a colorful mural that is meant to signify musical rhythm and music, which is an installation created by … [Read more...]
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ Outdoor Paradise In Philly
June 20, 2016 By
'A Magical Summertime Destination' Excitement invades the Delaware River Waterfront at Columbus Boulevard and Spruce Street. This urban area is being transformed into an outdoor paradise at the Penn's Landing Marina. The new pop-up park in its third year, the Spruce Street Harbor Park, is brought to you by the same people who brought you the Waterfront Winterfest. It will be open from May 6 to September 27. Overview This project was with the help of an ArtPlace American grant and developed … [Read more...]
Philadelphia International Cycling Classic
May 23, 2016 By
'Largest Bike Race In North America' Get your cowbells ready! The Philadelphia International Cycling Classic, aka the Manayunk Bike Race, comes back to town Sunday, June 5, 2016! The 31st running, which has had many different sponsors over the years, will allow visitors to witness over 180 of the top cyclists in the world take to the streets of Philadelphia neighborhoods such as Manayunk, Roxborough, and East Falls. Get your chance to witness the largest cycling event in North America that … [Read more...]
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