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A holiday performance at City Hall.
Thursday, Nov. 30 - Monday, Jan. 1, 2024

City of Philadelphia Holiday Celebrations 2023

Celebrate the winter holidays with safe and festive events, including the tree lighting, holiday parade, and much more!

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When

Thursday, Nov. 30 - Monday, Jan. 1, 2024

Holidays are a time for reflection, family, faith, and joy. Experience Philadelphia as it lights up for the holidays and marvel at its unique sights, sounds, and flavors. Visit some of the many wonderful holiday events and activities happening throughout the city to create magical winter memories in the City of Brotherly Love.

From river to river, Philly is home for the holidays. Don’t forget your scarfs, hats, and jolly spirit!

Events

  • Dec
    9
    The Nutcracker
    All Day
    Academy of Music, 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

    The Nutcracker

    December 9, 2023
    All Day
    Academy of Music, 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    It’s just not the holidays in Philadelphia without The Nutcracker. The Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King and other magical inhabitants of The Land of Sweets twirl across the stage at the Academy of Music during the Philadelphia Ballet’s annual holiday production of the George Balanchine classic.
  • Dec
    31
    New Year's Eve in Philadelphia
    6:00 pm to 12:00 am
    Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    New Year's Eve in Philadelphia

    December 31, 2023
    6:00 pm to 12:00 am, 6 hours
    Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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    The big show is the annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront, featuring two spectacular rain-or-shine shows on the Delaware River at 6 p.m. and midnight.
  • Jan
    1
    Mummers Day Parade
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    City Hall to Washington Avenue

    Mummers Day Parade

    January 1, 2024
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    City Hall to Washington Avenue
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    Ring in 2024 by attending the annual Mummers Day Parade on New Year’s Day! 


    Don’t miss the time-honored tradition that brings together over 10,000 costumed adults and children as they march from City Hall down Broad Street to Washington Avenue. 


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