December 27, 2012
Philadelphia is truly the place to be during the holidays, with some of the world’s most admired attractions including the stunning Longwood Gardens Christmas, historic Macy’s Christmas Light Show and iconic trees at Love Park and Rittenhouse Square. But it’s all coming to a close in just a few days, as the New Year brings [...]
Read more»December 26, 2012
Philadelphia’s favorite New Year’s Day tradition is back for its 113th year. The annual Mummers Parade will start 2013 on a very festive foot. The day is packed with activities and events, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed or miss part of the fun. So to make sure you’re well-equipped for the Mummers madness, check [...]
Read more»December 18, 2012
Have you visited the Philadelphia Christmas Village in Love Park yet? If not, hop to it — the annual holiday market closes for the season in less than a week on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24. And it’s a tradition worth partaking in. You can cross some last-minute holiday gifts off your list, enjoy tasty [...]
Read more»December 17, 2012
Longwood Gardens is one of the Philadelphia region’s most special attractions, a lush world of exotic flowers and plants, with each season bringing a different pleasure: spring magnolias and azaleas; summer roses and water lilies; fall foliage and chrysanthemums; and winter camellias, orchids and palms. This season is an extra-special time to visit Longwood Gardens, [...]
Read more»December 13, 2012
The only-in-Philadelphia, tried and true, world famous New Year’s Day tradition that brings 10,000 men and women, dressed in colorfully lavish costumes, twirling and strutting down Broad Street, is back. The 113th Annual Mummers Parade, Philadelphia’s favorite, famous New Year’s Day tradition, returns on January 1, 2013. And in the wake of a Mummers miracle [...]
Read more»December 10, 2012
You’ve spent the past few weeks preparing for the holidays by wrapping presents, hanging stockings and decorating the tree, so it’s time to take a break and let some of the region’s top chefs take care of your holiday meal. From extravagant brunches to fanciful feasts, restaurants throughout the Philadelphia area will make your Christmas [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
The next tree lighting in Philadelphia is taking place tonight in Love Park at 5 p.m. Lisa Nutter, Philadelphia’s First Lady, will do the honors of illuminating the holiday trees all around Love Park, including the official City Hall Christmas tree, a 38-foot LED tree boasting thousands of colorful lights. She’ll be accompanied by a [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
Join in the festive family fun at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Lucia Fest and Christmas Market, Saturday, December 8, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. This daytime holiday celebration is an ode to the tradition of the Festival of Saint Lucia, which marks the start of the Christmas season in Sweden. Swedish baked goodies and other bites [...]
Read more»November 30, 2012
One of the nation’s most beloved sporting events, the annual Army-Navy game, returns to Lincoln Financial Field on December 8, marking the 84th time the game has been played in Philadelphia. While always an intense matchup, this year’s game has even more riding on it than usual. For the first time since 2005, the Commander-in-Chief’s [...]
Read more»November 30, 2012
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s holiday lineup promises plenty of cheer for music lovers of all ages. The most musical time of the year opens with A Holiday Spectacular! Family Concert this Saturday, December 1; continues with three Glorious Sound of Christmas concerts, December 20-22; follows with Handel’s Messiah, December 23; and concludes with the time-honored tradition [...]
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