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Large crowd poses for group photo at 2025 Colombian Flag Raising Ceremony outside City Hall
Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025

Welcoming Week

Celebrating Philly’s diverse communities with flag raisings and civic resources for Welcoming Week 2025.

Official event information

When

Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025

Throughout Welcoming Week, organizations and communities will come together to connect neighbors of all backgrounds, foster strong connections, celebrate cultural diversity, and promote community prosperity through shared resources.

Events

  • Jun
    12
    Philippine Independence Day Flag Raising by Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    City Hall Phila.PA, 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

    Philippine Independence Day Flag Raising by Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia

    June 12, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
    City Hall Phila.PA, 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Join us as we celebrate Philippine Independence Day with fellow Philadelphians!
  • Jun
    12
    Under the Stars 2026: Niñxs by cinéSPEAK
    7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
    Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

    Under the Stars 2026: Niñxs by cinéSPEAK

    June 12, 2026
    7:00 pm to 10:30 pm, 4 hours
    Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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    You're invited to the 6th annual cinéSPEAK Under the Stars at Clark Park!


    For Week 3 of the 2026 Under the Stars festival, we are proud to present the Pennsylvania Premiere of Niñxs!


    Rain Date: Saturday, June 13


    Event Flow:

    7:00 PM: Community Gathering with live music from DJ Vicenta and on-site advocacy and cultural partners: Gender Justice Fund grantees
    BYO picnic, blankets, and friends. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Burrito Feliz and Two Locals Brewing Co.


    8:45 PM: Welcome Remarks


    9:00 -11 PM: Film Program—Niñxs


    10 PM - 2 AM: Official After Hang at Dahlak Paradise (4708 Baltimore Ave)
    Enjoy music local DJs, late night eats, and drink specials. Show your Under the Stars ticket for 10% off your tab!


    Tickets: RSVP for free and consider making a one-time or recurring tax-deductible donation to support cinéSPEAK’s work. Our Under the Stars Festival alone redirects more than $25,000 each year to local artists. Your donations help us keep the festival free to attend, making award-winning independent films accessible to our community.

    https://cinespeak.eventive.org/schedule/69d7dad11016b1a7f4c13cf3
  • Jun
    23
    Queer Caribbean Shorts by Caribbean Community in Philadelphia
    6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
    1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19102

    Queer Caribbean Shorts by Caribbean Community in Philadelphia

    June 23, 2026
    6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, 2 hours
    1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19102
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    Philadelphia Film Society with host Caribbean Community in Philadelphia in partnership with Philly Queer Book Club for a free community public screening of 3 shorts from Caribbean origin. We invite the community to celebrate Pride 365 and National Caribbean American Heritage Month in June, celebrating life and resilience at the intersection of identities.

    A post film and panel discussion will feature Philly and New York panelists and story time led by Caribbean Equality Project.

    https://filmadelphia.org/movies/queer-caribbean-shorts/

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Partners

  • Philadelphia Welcoming Network
  • Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Office of the City Commissioners
  • Office of the City Representative


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