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EXPLORE LOCAL AREA | | | | | | | Fete Day at Elfreth's AlleyElfreth's Alley
Philadelphia,
PA
215-574-0560 | | | | | Description: Take a walk back in time during Philly's annual Fete Day celebration, which is held on historic Elfreth Alley, the nation's oldest residential street. During the Sunday event, folks in traditional Colonial garb stroll the cobble stones and conduct their affairs like they would have done in 1702. In addition, many of the Alley's historic, 300-year-old homes are open for public touring, making Fete a rare occasion, indeed. The ticket price for the home tours includes complimentary food and drink, and Fete proceeds go to benefit Elfreth's Alley Museum and its many educational programs.
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| Main St
Manayunk,
PA
19127
215-482-9565-203 | | | | | Description: Billed as the Delaware Valley's largest outdoor arts and crafts show, this arts festival is held in the lovely North Philly community known as Manayunk. In addition to the juried art show, festival-goers can expect to find plenty of food and drink booths, eclectic retail stands, children's activities and live music during the course of the weekend-long event.
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| Independence Park
Philadelphia,
PA
215-683-2200 | | | | | Description: Philadelphia celebrates the nation's birth for an entire week. From the parade to the reading of the Declaration of Independence and free concerts, spirits run high during this annual event. On the Fourth itself, things begin when the mayor awards the city's highest honor, the Philadelphia Liberty Medal, to this year's worthy recipient and conclude later that night with a spectacular fireworks display over the Delaware River. Events take place at various locations, including Penn's Landing, Avenue of the Arts, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as well as parks and squares throughout town.
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| Philadelphia Folk FestivalOld Pool Farm
Schwenksville,
PA
19464
215-242-0150 | | | | | Description: Since 1962, this three-day August event has attracted some of the best folk musicians in the US, such as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Loudon Wainwright III, Ani Di Franco, BeauSoleil, and Eddie From Ohio. For the whole experience bring your camping gear and plan to spend the entire three days. There are plenty of fun things to keep both you and the kids occupied, including loads of crafts to do and purchase, music workshops, dancing, jugglers and storytellers, and food and beverage vendors, not to mention the music. Great fun for everyone!
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| 1101 Arch St
Philadelphia,
PA
215-684-7930 | | | | | Description: In November, about 195 artists from around the country are invited to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for a juried crafts show. From basketry to woodworking, fiber arts to furniture, this show has got it all. Most items are for sale, so if you see something you absolutely can't live without, chances are you won't have to. This is the Philadelphia Museum of Arts primary fundraiser, and some 24,000 people visit each year, making it one of Philly's most popular annual events.
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| Front & 2nd St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
215-574-0560 | | | | | Description: 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 DelawareWashington Crossing Historic Park
Philadelphia,
PA
18977
215-493-4076 | | | | | Description: 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. Crossings take place at the McKonkey Ferry Inn Section of the Park.
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| Mummers New Year's ParadeBroad St
Philadelphia,
PA
| | | | | Description: 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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| Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
| | | | | Description: 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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Philadelphia,
PA
215-542-1443 | | | | | Description: Named after a Wisconsin coach, this annual college competition attracts hundereds of college rowing teams. Visitors picnic on Kelly Drive to view the race down a 2,000-meter course. The Dad Vail Regatta is the largest rowing event in the country. Call for exact dates and details.
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