Happy days are here again: Senior Holiday Gala returns

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Eat, drink, and be merry at the 24th Senior Holiday Gala.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is happy to announce the return of the Senior Holiday Gala. The gala took a three-year hiatus, but now the fun is back!

The Gala brings together adults over 55 from across the city for fun, food, and fellowship. This year’s gala takes place:

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, 19107.

Resource Expo at 11 a.m.
Gala at 12 p.m.

The event is hosted by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and CareGivers America.

Resource Expo

Kick off the day at 11 a.m. with educational opportunities including:

Information about Older Adult Center (OAC) programming.
Access to important resources available at OACs and other organizations.

The Gala

From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., attendees can:

Dance the afternoon away.
Take fun pictures in the photo booth.
Eat a tasty catered meal.
Enjoy live entertainment.
Participate in the raffle to win valuable prizes.
Take home a gift to remember this special day.

The Gala began in 1996 to bring together seniors from across the city for a special holiday-season event. The holidays can be a tough time for some seniors. The Gala gives them something to look forward to. It is an opportunity to celebrate the season with friends in a safe, structured, and fun environment. Past gatherings have been attended by more than 1,200 older adults.