Area Guide
Special events
- CHINESE NEW YEAR
Take a walk through Chinatown to celebrate New Year’s all over again and admire the beauty of the Lantern Festival.
- AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
Learn about the African-Americans who have changed the world through a host of events taking place throughout the city.
- ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Celebrate the Irish at the country’s third-largest parade, with more than 100 floats and 10,000 marchers.
- PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
Make a pit stop at one of the world’s largest international auto shows, held from February 3rd to the 11th at the Philadelphia Convention Center. One ticket gives you access to 700 of the hottest rides in the world.
- PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
Visit a place where the grass is greener and the flowers are always in perfect bloom. The Philadelphia Flower Show welcomes spring with luscious plants, majestic trees and beautiful flowers adorning the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Take a stroll through the gardens and admire the beauty of nature.
- SUNOCO WELCOME AMERICA
You’re invited to a week-long 4th-of-July party where there is something for everyone! Swing to the music of some of the best bands, or help us celebrate the 4th of July and march in the parade!
- HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with an enchanting tale featuring dancing water fountains, organ music and lights. Presented at Macy’s Grand Court, children of all ages can gather around and watch the beauty of the light show in wonder.
- 12TH NIGHT CELEBRATION DINNER
Sing, dance and be merry at this colonial-style celebration. Let yourself be entertained by the spoofs and joviality of the tavern keeper and his band of eccentrics.
- NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS ON THE DELAWARE
Welcome the New Year with a bang. Watch the sky light up at the largest New Year’s Eve fireworks show in the country.
- NEW YEAR’S DAY MUMMERS PARADE
Each year, the city and its people are transformed to reflect a famous tradition – the Mummers. More than 15,000 people take to the streets of Philadelphia dressed in colorful costumes, ready to strut their stuff. A great way to celebrate the New Year.