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Special events calendar

The calendar on this page displays upcoming special events that have permits from the City.

Events

  • Sep
    29
    People's Republic of China Flag Raising
    11:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

    People's Republic of China Flag Raising

    September 29, 2023
    11:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1 hour
    Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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    Ceremonial flag raising for People's Republic of China.
  • Sep
    30
    LoMo Fall Flea Market
    9:00 am to 3:00 pm
    South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

    LoMo Fall Flea Market

    September 30, 2023
    9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 6 hours
    South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
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    Vendor spaces will be set up along the highly trafficked area on Broad Street between Snyder Avenue & Jackson Street. Past flea markets have featured over 60 vendors and 1500+ shoppers! Event proceeds benefit the LoMo Civic Association and the neighbors we serve.
  • Sep
    30
    Civic Saturday
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

    Civic Saturday

    September 30, 2023
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 3 hours
    Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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    Civic Saturday brings together non-profit community organizations, civic engagement organizations, speakers, performers, in a festival atmosphere that includes voter registration and voting machine demonstrations to elevate the significance of voter participation as a pillar of American democracy. This year's Civic Saturday will put special emphasis on the youth vote.
  • Sep
    30
    Midtown Village Fall Festival
    12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    1300 Chestnut Street, 1300 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

    Midtown Village Fall Festival

    September 30, 2023
    12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 8 hours
    1300 Chestnut Street, 1300 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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    Since 2004, the annual Midtown Village Fall Festival attracts thousands of visitors in one day to experience a variety of activities including multiple stages of live entertainment, food and beverage sampling, merchant and vendor displays, crafters, children’s activities and more!
  • Sep
    30
    Mid-Autumn Festival
    12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    North 10th Street & Arch Street, N 10th St & Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

    Mid-Autumn Festival

    September 30, 2023
    12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 8 hours
    North 10th Street & Arch Street, N 10th St & Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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    AAU’s Mid Autumn festival is an important holiday to celebrate and honor cultural traditions and unite community members.
  • Oct
    1
    Out of the Darkness Greater Philadelphia Walk
    6:30 am to 11:00 am
    Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

    Out of the Darkness Greater Philadelphia Walk

    October 1, 2023
    6:30 am to 11:00 am, 5 hours
    Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
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    The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
  • Oct
    1
    Pulaski Day Parade
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    2200 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

    Pulaski Day Parade

    October 1, 2023
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 3 hours
    2200 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
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    The 90th Annual Pulaski Day Parade steps off at noon from the Parkway in center city Philadelphia and will be televised on WPVI TV-6 ABC. The parade marches down the Parkway to 16th Street, turns and marches up the Parkway to the reviewing stand at Logan Circle at 19th Street. The parade will celebrate the history, culture and pride cherished by the Polish American community. During the 2023 Pulaski Day Parade, we will also mark the 415th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers in America.
  • Oct
    5
    J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge
    6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
    Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

    J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge

    October 5, 2023
    6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, 3 hours
    Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
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    The J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge is the world’s largest corporate running event. Powered by fitness, friendly competition and fun, Company Teams of all speeds and abilities complete a 3.5-mile race while spending quality time together outside of work.

    Join us for the 2nd running of the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Philadelphia on Thursday, October 5, 2023!
  • Oct
    14
    Philly Bike Ride 2023
    7:30 am to 12:30 pm
    Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

    Philly Bike Ride 2023

    October 14, 2023
    7:30 am to 12:30 pm, 5 hours
    Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
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    American Bike Ride,in partnership with Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, announces thereturn of Philly Bike Ride, scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 14,2023 with a start time of 7:30 a.m. Bicyclists will have the uniqueopportunity to cruise through Philly neighborhoods, famous sites, and scenicskyline views in a closed-road, non-competitive bike ride, for the second yearin a row. The event was recently named the city’s Best New Annual Event byPhilly Magazine. Registration is open and can be completed atPhillybikeride.com.

    The ride,celebrating life on two wheels, is ideal for riders of all ages to enjoy music,taste local flavors, and capture memorable photos as they pedal past thehistoric sites of Center City, Independence Hall, Penns Landing, Kelly Drive,and also take in local neighborhoods. Participants can choose from a 20-milecourse or a shorter 7.6-mile version, with a finish line by the iconic settingof the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the shadow of the famed Rocky Steps. Theevent concludes with a post-ride festival, free and open to the public, thatfeatures live music, wellness activities, complete with food trucks andfamily-friendly fun to make for a festive Fall Saturday.


    For more info, visit the official website.

  • Nov
    18
    2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
    All Day
    Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

    November 18, 2023
    All Day
    Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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