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Celebrate Philadelphia icon Rocky Balboa while enjoying a delicious Tony Luke's sandwich. (Left photo by M. Kennedy)

Listen up Rocky fans! This weekend, to mark the release of the new Blu-ray box set, Benjamin Franklin Parkway is hosting a Rocky celebration like you’ve never seen (we promise).

On Sunday, November 8th, 1,000 Rocky Balboas, decked in gold and black “Itallian Stallion” robes, will flood the Parkway as part of the aptly-named “Parade of 1,000 Rockys”. The parade departs from LOVE Park at 10am and marches toward the Philadelphia Museum of Art in a procession that promises to be quite the sight.

Once the Balboa impersonators reach the Rocky Statue (located at the base of those famous Art Museum stairs), it’s party time! The “Celebration of Rocky” is open to all and includes:

- a meet and greet with 94 WYSP’s Danny Bonaduce

- Rocky and Adrian look-a-like contests

- boxing glove and athletic headband giveaways (coutersy of Everlast)

- free Snapple, Tastykakes and pretzels from Philly Soft Pretzel

And the main event:

- a Tony Luke’s cheesesteak-eating contest with contestants donning boxing gloves, and a free sampling of Tony Luke’s Pronto® sandwich.

For more information on the event or questions about participating, email rockyparade@gmail.com.

Parade of 1,000 Rockys
Philadelphia Museum of Art (2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway)
10am to 1pm