May 9, 2013
Hot on the heels of city sporting extravaganzas the Penn Relays and Broad Street Run, another well-attended competition draws world-class athletes to Philadelphia. On May 10-11, the 75th annual Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta sails on the scenic Schuylkill River. The two-day event is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States with representation from 125 [...]
Read more»February 8, 2013
The 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest indoor flower show in the nation, is entitled “Brilliant!” and is celebrating its 184th year with a theme inspired by the beauty and creativity of Great Britain. Spanning two full weekends for the first time, from March 2-10 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, attendees will enjoy magnificent floral [...]
Read more»February 1, 2013
Sixers fans, interested in winning a pair of 76ers tickets and an overnight hotel stay? Of course you are! The Sixers and Visit Philly have teamed up to launch a photo contest that allows Sixers fans to show their love for Philadelphia and their favorite basketball team, while entering to win some HUGE prizes. Here’s [...]
Read more»January 24, 2013
The 2013 Roots Picnic musical lineup was released earlier this week, and the roster does not disappoint. This year’s show returns to Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing on Saturday, June 1 and as always, the lineup boasts talent from a wide range of genres, including Gary Clark Jr., Solange, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, How To Dress Well, Naughty By Nature and, of course, The Roots. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 25 at noon, at ticketmaster.com. Check out Philly 360° for the full 2013 Roots Picnic lineup and a video from last year’s festivities. [Philly 360°]
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 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»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
Ring in 2013 twice, as New Year’s Eve in Philadelphia will once again include two fireworks shows at both 6 p.m. and midnight in “Sugarhouse New Years Eve Fireworks on the Delaware.” Philadelphia’s main attraction on New Year’s Eve draws thousands of people to the Delaware River Waterfront year after year. Conveniently located within a few [...]
Read more»November 28, 2012
Tonight at 5 p.m., in the center of Rittenhouse Square, one of Philadelphia’s most iconic Christmas trees will be gloriously illuminated with 5,000 twinkling lights. Presented by Rittenhouse Row and the Friends of Rittenhouse Square, the lighting ceremony will be abundant with holiday spirit. The family-friendly celebration includes visits from the Pennsylvania Ballet’s Nutcracker Mouse [...]
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