PHILADELPHIA, June 15, 2023 – When it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July, it’s no surprise that Philadelphia goes all out. Our city is where it (read: the country) all began, so we have some serious historical cred boosting our birthday festivities. …
PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2023 – Philly’s Pride event celebrates love in all its forms. This year’s program, organized by Galaei, will take over downtown Philadelphia with the Philadelphia Pride March and Festival, a day-long celebration bringing engaging …
PHILADELPHIA, June 2, 2023 – Just in time for Pride Month, Visit Philadelphia will launch a 30-second TV spot airing on CBS New York and CBS Philadelphia that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting a drag queen storytime in the birthplace of the …
PHILADELPHIA, June 6, 2023 – ODUNDE is the largest Black and African cultural festival in the country. The vibrant annual celebration culminates in a massive street festival that welcomes up to 500,000 attendees, bringing a genuine taste of Africa to South …
PHILADELPHIA, May 26, 2023 – Philadelphia’s abundance of unique restaurants, eclectic cafes and food-forward bars poses a delicious mealtime dilemma for every diner — especially first-time visitors. No matter how a newcomer chooses where to eat in Philly — …
PHILADELPHIA, May 26, 2023 – Every year, visitors to Philadelphia get to know the city’s history, customs, cuisine, dialect and landscape during their visits. Both first-time travelers and returning natives discover and rediscover a diverse, neighborhood- …
PHILADELPHIA, May 23, 2023 – The unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day weekend is when we put things in cruise control for a while, breaking out our sunglasses and white clothes in preparation for all the summer fun ahead. Looking to jumpstart your …
PHILADELPHIA, May 16, 2023 – Some of Philadelphia’s best dining neighborhoods — Fishtown, Old City and Society Hill — have no shortage of waterfront spots serving up both top-notch eats, delicious drinks and riverside vistas overlooking the Benjamin …
PHILADELPHIA, May 18, 2023 – Taylor Swift’s stop in Philadelphia during her Eras Tour to perform three sold-out shows at Lincoln Financial Field has come and gone, but the impact from her visit is more long-lasting for the students of Rock to the Future, a …
PHILADELPHIA, May 19, 2023 – Philadelphia has been voted “Most Walkable City in the U.S.” in the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest. The award is a testament to the city’s accessibility and ease of transportation for visitors and …
PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2023 – The Roots Picnic has become a Philly summertime tradition — something of an annual reunion, really — and features performances from some of the biggest names in music. Curated by and named after Philadelphia’s own critically …
PHILADELPHIA, May 11, 2023 – Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour is making its way across North America, with its next stop at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field for three sold-out shows from May 12-14. To welcome the superstar singer-songwriter, VISIT …
PHILADELPHIA, May 12, 2023 – May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the official annual celebration honoring the contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans, Pacific Islander Americans and Native Hawaiians. In …
PHILADELPHIA, April 21, 2023 – It’s easy to find the respite of nature in Philadelphia. The city’s rich green backdrop of incredible parks and open spaces began with its founding 300 years ago. William Penn was so inspired by the eastern hardwood forest …
PHILADELPHIA, April 21, 2023 – Visitors come from far and wide for Philly Black Pride, an annual four-day Pride event that emphasizes the strength and resilience of Philly’s community of LGBTQ+ people of color. Held each year during the week of the …
PHILADELPHIA (April 27, 2023) – The Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA), Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation (PVCC), and VISIT PHILADELPHIA® today released their 2022 Annual Reports. For …
PHILADELPHIA, April 27, 2023 – The Philadelphia 76ers are the first team to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs. Read on for the best places to watch, the best things to eat and drink, and where to score sweet Sixers merch during this exciting …
PHILADELPHIA, April 3, 2023 – Meal deals from some of the city’s best Latino-owned restaurants are on offer during the much-anticipated Dine Latino Restaurant Week. In its sixth installment, this dining initiative from the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic …
PHILADELPHIA, April 20, 2023 – The Philly drag scene is full of top-tier queens with original performances and personalities bigger than their hair. Comedy mavens like Bev, fashion entrepreneurs like Iris Spectre, multitalented entertainers like Eric Jaffe …
PHILADELPHIA, March 29, 2023 – Philadelphia offers a ton of fun things to do geared toward those of every age. Start at Philly’s most iconic institutions for kiddos, which include The Franklin Institute (the region’s most popular science museum with a …
