Parade of Lights Ceremony at Independence Seaport Museum

'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...]

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour 2020! The Race To The Best Cheesesteak in Philly! Tour 4!

'Continuing To Find That Perfect Cheesesteak In Philadelphia!'   We are heading into round four of MyPhillyAlive's Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour as we search for the perfect Philly Cheesesteak! Does it exist? Could it probably be sitting on the other side of the river in New Jersey?  We have created the ultimate cheesesteak tour, in which many of us will be trying 50 plus different cheesesteaks in the Philadelphia region in like five days! The areas included would be … [Read more...]

Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration At City Hall

'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...]

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour! The Race To The Best Cheesesteak in Philly! Tour 3!

'Continuing To Find That Perfect Cheesesteak In Philadelphia!'   We are heading into round three of MyPhillyAlive's Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour as we search for the perfect Philly Cheesesteak! Does it exist? Could it probably be sitting on the other side of the river in New Jersey?  We have created the ultimate cheesesteak tour, in which many of us will be trying up to 45 plus different cheesesteaks in the Philadelphia region in like three days! The areas included would be … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour! The Race To The Best Cheesesteak in Philly! Part 2

'Continuing To Find That Perfect Cheesesteak In Philadelphia!'   We are heading into round two as we search for the perfect Philadelphia cheesesteak! Does it exist? Could it probably be sitting on the other side of the river in New Jersey?  We have created the ultimate cheesesteak tour, in which many of us will be trying up to 42 different cheesesteaks in the Philadelphia region in like three days! The areas included would be establishments from South Philly, to Old City, to … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour! The Race To The Best Cheesesteak in Philly! Part 1

'Finding That Perfect Cheesesteak In Philadelphia!'   Does that perfect cheesesteak in Philadelphia exist? Could it probably be sitting on the other side of the river in New Jersey?  We have created the ultimate cheesesteak tour, in which many of us will be trying up to 42 different cheesesteaks in the Philadelphia region in like three days! The areas included would be establishments from South Philly, to Center City, to Northeast Philadelphia, to some of the Philadelphia … [Read more...]

Old City Dining Room With Outdoor Eating in Old City Philadelphia!

'Enjoying Fabulous Food On 2nd Street In Old City'   Back again for week number 2, July 24 to 26! There is one little twist now! In order to drink, you must order food, unless you order beers and drinks to go. And in order to keep drinking, you still must have food in front of you while eating. You figure it out.  Welcome to the first street closure for city dining in Old City Philadelphia! Thanks to the hard work of the Old City District and their staff, and the City of … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, March 9 – 15!

'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!

'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

'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...]