Savor, sip, and celebrate at the 25th Senior Holiday Gala.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is happy to announce the upcoming Senior Holiday Gala. The Gala brings together adults over 55 from across the city for fun, food, and fellowship.

This year’s gala takes place:

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 

Live Casino! | Market Ballroom

900 Packer Ave, Philadelphia 19148

  • Resource Expo at 11 a.m. to noon.
  • Gala at noon to 4 p.m.

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 noon 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. 

How to attend

Tickets to the gala are $50 per person. Purchase a ticket at these Older Adult Centers: 

For additional information, contact Barbara.Gillette@phila.gov 

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