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Friday, Nov. 15 - Sunday, March 9, 2025

Holiday Celebrations 2024

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

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When

Friday, Nov. 15 - Sunday, March 9, 2025

The holidays are a time for reflection, family, faith, and joy. Discover Philadelphia as it transforms into a winter wonderland, lighting up the season with its unique sights, sounds, and flavors.

Immerse yourself in the many festive events and create unforgettable winter memories in the City of Brotherly Love. From the Delaware to the Schuylkill, Philly is where the holiday magic happens. Remember to bundle up with your scarves, hats, and jolly spirit!

Out-of-town attractions

Looking for more festive activities? Take a “sleigh ride” outside the city to:

Events

  • Dec
    30
    Community Menorah Lighting
    5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
    Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

    Community Menorah Lighting

    December 30, 2024
    5:30 pm to 6:00 pm, 30 mins
    Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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    At 4:30 pm on Monday, December 30th, the Betsy Ross House will join the Old City Jewish Arts Center to host a community menorah lighting. In addition to the lighting, traditional Hanukkah gifts and treats will be offered for guests to take home.
  • Jan
    1
    Mummers Parade
    9:00 am to 6:00 pm

    Mummers Parade

    January 1, 2025
    9:00 am to 6:00 pm, 9 hours
    Start 2025 with a bang by joining the annual Mummers Day Parade on January 1st! Experience this cherished tradition that unites over 10,000 costumed adults and children as they parade from City Hall down Broad Street to Washington Avenue. For more than 120 years, the Mummers Parade has been a family-friendly celebration, captivating visitors from Philadelphia and beyond.
  • Jan
    7
    Hope & Hissey's Winter Fest
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Hope Park, 215 E Indiana Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA

    Hope & Hissey's Winter Fest

    January 7, 2025
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 3 hours
    Hope Park, 215 E Indiana Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA
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    Winter festival filled with lots free food, drinks, activities and giveaways for the entire community

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