Philadelphia, PA
Best Events (Events)
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Old City First Friday Art Gallery Walk |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 4 - July 3, 2009
N 2nd St, Philadelphia
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The galleries of the Old City Cultural District keep their doors open late the first Friday of each month for this neighborhood-wide "open house." The crowds include both interested browsers and seasoned collectors. |
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Thanksgiving Day Parade |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
November 26, 2009
Market St, Philadelphia 19102
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Why tune into that "other parade” on TV when you can venture outside on Thanksgiving morning and see Philadelphia's very own official kickoff to the holiday season? The show stars Santa Claus and his reindeer, of course, but also includes colorful floats, marching bands, celebrities, cheerleaders, pageant winners and even a few Disney characters. A fun, free time for all! |
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Deck the Alley |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 12, 2009
Front & 2nd St Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia 19106 • 215-574-0560
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Take a stroll through the country's oldest residential street and celebrate the holiday season. During the second weekend of December, Elfreth's Alley residents host tours of their homes. Decorations, refreshments, and caroling ensure that the atmosphere is suitably festive. A Philly favorite for years, tickets for Deck the Alley go on sale in September, and they sell out fast. |
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Washington Crossing the Delaware River |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 13 - December 25, 2009
1112 River Rd Washington Crossing Historic Park, Philadelphia 18977 • 215-493-4076
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If you're in Philadelphia or Bucks County on Christmas Day, this annual historical reenactment is a sight worth seeing, and is sure to captivate the entire family. The event commemorates December 25, 1776, when Washington and his troops took Camp Hessian at Trenton by surprise. A dress rehearsal takes place on the second Sunday of December and the annual crossing event takes place on Christmas Day. Both crossings begin at 1pm and are located at the McKonkey Ferry Inn section of the park. |
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Mummers New Year's Parade |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
January 1, 2010
Broad St, Philadelphia
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Feathers and sequins are the decorations of choice for the thousands of people that take to the streets during this annual New Year's Day event. Costumed and masked string musicians, mostly banjo players, strut down Broad Street during a daylong parade. The gaiety and music that rings in the new year is something to see. String bands start at Oregon Street, the Fancies start at Snyder, and the Comics start at Washington. To see all three, you'll need to park yourself somewhere along Broad between Washington and City Hall (Market Street). The Fancy Brigades follow up with an indoor performance at the Philadelphia Convention Center. |
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Philadelphia Flower Show |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 28 - March 7, 2010
1101 Arch St Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia 19107 • 215-988-8899
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This much-anticipated weeklong flower show draws gardeners from all over the US and is one of Philly's most popular events. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society, it's the largest indoor flower show in the country. Flowers and plants from all over the world are showcased in acres of exhibits created by professionals and amateurs alike. Special categories are included, such as bonsai, African violets, topiary, orchids, and flowering bulbs. Vendors offer plants, cut flowers, and horticulture-related furniture, gifts, and books. |
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Philly Craft Beer Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 2010
5100 S Broad St, Philadelphia 19112
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If you fancy yourself a connoisseur of craft beer – or even if you just like to drink a few from time to time – this March festival was wired just for you! Patrons get to sample the products of over 50 brewers, some hailing from Long Island, some from Vermont, and some from as far away as Colorado. Session I runs from noon to 4pm; Session II from 6pm to 10pm. |
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Philadelphia International Children's Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
April 2009, May 2009
3680 Walnut St Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia 19104 • 215-898-6789
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The country's oldest festival just for kids, the Philadelphia International Children's Festival welcomes some 17,000 kids and families each year. The celebration focuses on world cultures and features everything from free outdoor performances by bands, dancers and jugglers to puppetry theatre, a circus and live stage productions. |
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Philadelphia Film Festival and CineFest |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
April 8 - April 19, 2010
1412 Chestnut St Prince Music Theater, Philadelphia 19102
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This celebration of cinema features an awesome program of animated, short and feature-length productions, many of which move beyond the boundaries of North America to emphasize Asian, Latin, European or even Muslim perspectives. The kickoff for the film festival is at the Prince Music Theater, but subsequent screenings and associated events are held throughout the city. NB Box offices are cash only. |
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Jam on the River |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 2009
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia 19147
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Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer in Philly. The two-day Jam on the River attracts some pretty big names in the music biz, including past performers James Brown, Al Green, Chuck Berry, the Disco Biscuits, Bruce Hornsby, and Buckwheat Zydeco. The stage is at the Great Plaza – get there early, bring a pillow to sit on, and enjoy the tunes! One-day tickets only, all general admission. |
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