Annual Philadelphia Events

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Mummers Parade (Annually on January 1)
Watch this annual Philadelphia tradition as the charismatic Mummers strut along Broad Street, celebrating the New Year, for the Mummers Parade. The colorful and extravagant costumes and performances are judged at the Fancy Brigade Finale at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Lunar New Year Parade and Celebrations (Annually in January or February)
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with an authentic dragon parade and enjoy traditional food and festivities in Philadelphia’s Chinatown.

Philadelphia Auto Show (Annually in February or March)
At the Philadelphia Auto Show, hundreds of vehicles, showcasing the latest models and trends, will be on display at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Philadelphia Flower Show (Annually in March)
The Philadelphia Flower Show is the largest and longest running flower show in the nation. The show, held annually inside of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, features acres of dazzling floral displays and gardens, with a new theme each year.

Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Annually in March)
A Philadelphia tradition since 1771, Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade, noted as one of the best parades of its kind in the U.S. by Thrillist, takes place annually on the Sunday before St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) to honor the patron saint of Ireland and to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. Spectators line the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to watch the event.

Philly Home Show (Annually in March)
Held inside of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Philly Home Show offers busy homeowners a one stop shop. With more than 200 booths to discover and learn from, attendees will find everything they need to inspire or complete their next home project, as well as expert advice.

Green Screen: Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival (Annually in March or April)
Run by the Philadelphia Film Society, the Green Screen: Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival showcases new, powerful, and thought-provoking films that address urgent environmental issues, from animal welfare to the effects of climate change.

Shofuso Cherry Blossom Festival (Annually in April)
Celebrate spring and Philadelphia’s rich cultural connection to the art, music, food and beauty of Japan with the Shofuso Cherry Blossom Festival that culminates in Sakura Sunday at the Horticulture Center in Fairmount Park.

Penn Relays (Annually in April)
At the Penn Relays, watch high school, college and masters-level track stars as well as Olympic athletes compete in the oldest and largest track and field competition in the U.S. — and one of Philadelphia’s signature annual sporting events — at Franklin Field on the University of Pennsylvania campus.

The Philadelphia Show (Annually in April or May)
A premier showcase of the country’s top dealers of antiques and fine art, The Philadelphia Show features 40 exhibitors and a brilliant selection of art from the 17th century to the present.

Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run (Annually in April or May)
The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run is a 10-mile race along historic Broad Street, which has attracted local and international athletes for more than 35 years.

Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains (Annually late spring through early fall)
During Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains daily performances at the Main Fountain Garden are set to music with water jets shooting 175 feet into the air. Visit in the evenings on weekends to experience the fountain shows paired with colorful lights.

Dad Vail Regatta (Annually in May)
The Dad Vail Regatta is an annual collegiate regatta, which draws participants from more than 100 North American colleges and universities.

The South 9th Street Italian Market Festival (Annually in May)
Take part in The South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, an annual tradition where delicious Italian favorites, both sweet and savory, are available along with great music, shopping and more.

Philadelphia Latino Film Festival (Annually in May)
The Philadelphia Latino Film Festival is an annual festival that showcases the innovative work of emerging and established Latin American and Latino filmmakers.

PrideDay (Annually in June)
One of the largest celebrations of LGBTQ pride in the nation, PrideDay attracts more than 25,000 people each year to the city’s Gayborhood.

Philly Beer Week (Annually in June)
Philly Beer Week gives you the chance to try locally made brews and participate in beer tours, prix fixe beer-pairing dinners, pub crawls and hundreds of events in restaurants and bars across America’s Best Beer Drinking City.

Independence Dragon Boat Regatta (Annually in June)
Watch teams (from novices to experienced racers) compete along the Schuylkill River in the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta to help raise money for a number of worthy charities during this spectacular annual tradition.

Roots Picnic (Annually in June)
Held at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, the Roots Picnic is a weekend of music and performances handpicked by Philadelphia natives: The Roots.

Odunde Festival (Annually on the second Sunday in June)
With live entertainment, 12 blocks of vendors along South Street, arts-and-craft booths and African, Caribbean and soul food, Odunde Festival is a huge festival that celebrates the Yoruba New Year.

Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade & Festival (Annually in June)
Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Celebrate freedom at the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade & Festival, which is the largest Juneteenth celebration in the nation produced by Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative.

Wawa Welcome America (Annually June – July)
During Wawa Welcome America, celebrate America’s Independence with a multi-week-long festival featuring family-friendly fun, free concerts from chart-topping entertainers, and a patriotic parade traveling past America’s most historic sites, all capped by a spectacular fireworks show above the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Made in America Festival (Annually on Labor Day Weekend)
The Made in America Festival is an exciting music festival curated by Jay-Z and featuring dozens of artists across three stages along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, including a main stage at the base of the iconic Rocky Steps.

Fringe Festival (Annually in September)
More than 1,000 experimental performances take over neighborhoods throughout the city during Fringe Festival, an annual arts festival. Performances include theater, dance, comedy, visual arts, spoken word and more.

Opera Philadelphia’s Festival O (Annually in September)
Opera Philadelphia’s Festival O includes over a week’s worth of opera across Philadelphia from the world-renowned and cutting-edge Opera Philadelphia.

Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary (Annually, on select evenings in late September through early November)
From the creators of the famed Terror Behind the Walls haunted attraction, the new Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary fills the cellblocks of America’s most historic prison with attractions, including haunted houses, immersive walk-through environments, live performances, themed bars and lounges, and a Steve Buscemi-narrated audio tour recorded especially for Halloween Nights.

Ciao Philadelphia (Annually in autumn)
Greater Philadelphia has one of the largest Italian-American communities in the United States. Ciao Philadelphia is an annual festival that celebrates Italian cultural heritage and connects the city with contemporary Italy.

DesignPhiladelphia Festival (Annually in October)
Get an insider’s view of Philadelphia’s thriving creative industry at work with exhibitions, design events, lectures and more during the Philadelphia Center for Architecture’s annual DesignPhiladelphia Festival.

Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival (Annually in October)
Hundreds of paddlers gather to race down the scenic Schuylkill River during the Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival, a 2,000-year-old tradition that involves beautiful boats, drumming and more.

Outfest (Annually in October)
Outfest celebrates “National Coming Out Day” with the largest event of its kind in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood.

U.S. Open Squash (Annually in October)
International teams compete in the Professional Squash Association’s annual championship, U.S. Open Squash, hosted by Drexel University.

Philadelphia Film Festival (Annually in October)
The Philadelphia Film Festival is a world-renowned annual event hosted at various locations, premiering everything from Oscar contenders to breakthrough local films.

Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show (Annually in November)
The Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show is held inside of the Pennsylvania Convention Center and features close to 200 talented artists.

Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend (Annually in November)
The Philadelphia Marathon is one of the fastest courses in the country and a great way to see America’s Historic Mile while making some history of your own.

Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade (Annually on Thanksgiving Day)
For more than 100 years, Philadelphia has kicked off the holiday season with this family-friendly parade along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway featuring giant floats, balloons and marching bands from across the country.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront (Annually on New Year’s Eve)
Philadelphia continues the tradition of two sets of fireworks on New Year’s Eve at 6 p.m. and midnight over the Delaware River. Launched from barges in the river, the New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront are choreographed to unique soundtracks that can be heard from Penn’s Landing.