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FALL FESTIVALS AND PARADES
Every weekend through October 25, Head House Square Craft and Fine Arts Fair at 2nd and Pine Streets.
Information: (215) 790-0782.
Sept. 9, the Russian Mosaic Festival at Penn's Landing's Great Plaza will feature talented Russian-speaking artists: folk, pop, opera and classical music, international ballet and clowns.
Information: (215) 922-2FUN.
Sept. 14, Mexican Independence Day at Penn's Landing's Great Plaza. Celebrate the freedom of our neighbors south of the border with music, dance, entertainment and authentic Mexican cuisine.
Information: (215) 922-2FUN.
Sept. 28, Puerto Rican Day along the Parkway.
Information: (215) 627-3100 x205.
Oct. 5, the Pulaski Day Parade honors Polish patriot General Casimir Pulaski with a march up the Parkway.
Information: (215) 922-1700.
Oct. 12, the annual Columbus Day Parade will honor the voyager at Marconi Plaza, Broad Street and Oregon Ave.
Information: (215) 686-3412.
PHILADELPHIA LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL/PHILLY FRINGE – Aug. 29-Sept. 13, at various locations in historic Old City. The Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe bring some of the newest, most innovative players on the international contemporary arts scene to Philly – cutting-edge, boundary-breaking performing arts events. While some artists are local, many come from other parts of the US, and from around the world.
Information: (215) 413-9006 or www.pafringe.com.
GREENFEST PHILLY – Sept. 7, at 2nd & South Streets. GreenFest Philly is a one-day street fair FREE to the public. Over 200 exhibitors and 20,000 people are expected at the area's largest environmental event. The event features vegetarian food, live music, kids activities, bicycle valet, yoga, and local produce.
Information: (215) 764-6182 or www.greenfestphilly.org.
LIBERTY MEDAL PRESENTATION – Sept. 18, at the National Constitution Center. The 2008 Liberty Medal will be awarded to Mikhail S. Gorbachev for his historic leadership that helped end the Cold War. The Liberty Medal annually honors an individual or an organization from anywhere in the world that has demonstrated leadership and vision in the pursuit of liberty of conscience or freedom from oppression, ignorance, or deprivation.
Information: (215) 409-6600 or visit www.constitutioncenter.org.
PHASHION PHEST PHILADELPHIA – Sept. 22, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. Phashion Phest is the Delaware Valley's premier fashion event showcasing upscale fashion from your favorite retailers. Experience a reception featuring local experts in hair, cosmetics and accessories.
Information: (215) 670-4323 or www.phashionphest.com.
MS150 BIKE TOUR – Sept. 27 & 28. Next to PATCO, this is the best ride in South Jersey. Thousands of cyclists will enjoy a scenic bike ride through the Pine Barrens to the Jersey Shore to benefit those with multiple sclerosis. Last year thousands of bikers raised over $5 million. The Start and Finish are at PATCO's Woodcrest station. Parking will be limited at the station from Friday, Sept. 26 until Sunday, Sept. 28, 5:00 p.m.
Information: call 1-800-445-BIKE. For PATCO information call (856) 772-6900 or (215) 922-4600.
CAMPUS PHILLY KICKOFF and College Day on the Parkway – Sept. 27. FREE college student admission tomany other Ben Franklin Parkway museums, an open air concert, professional skateboarding demo and contest, and more. Visit the College Internship Fairs held throughout the city this Fall.
Information: (215) 988-1707 or www.campusphilly.org.
SIPPIN' BY THE RIVER – Sept. 28, at Penn's Landing's Festival Pier. Hop on the train and head to the river for this popular outdoor festival. Highlights are world-famous wines and beers, food sampling, cooking demos, gourmet cuisine from area restaurants and live music from the band Dame.
Information: (215) 396-9100 or www.sippinbytheriver.com.
FRIGHTFUL FUN! – Halloween brings the return of the annual Henri David Ball. This
outrageously popular costume ball and contest celebrates the best of the macabre.
Information: (800) 537-7676.
During October the Please Touch Museum has lots of treats planned for kids.
Information: (215) 963-0667 or www.pleasetouchmuseum.org.
THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE – America's oldest parade of its kind will stroll down Market Street to the Art Museum on Nov. 27. The parade celebrates the start of the holiday season and will feature elaborate floats, celebrities, musicians, giant balloons, performers and the first glimpse of Santa Claus.
Information: (215) 581-4529.
YULETIDE RIDE – It's lovely weather for a train ride together with you! Bring the kids and your camera and take a magical train ride with Santa Claus Saturday, Nov. 29 from Woodcrest Station in Cherry Hill to Center City Philadelphia. Enjoy live music, clowns, balloons, and more beginning at 9 a.m. NEW THIS YEAR - TWO TRAINS! The Yuletide Ride is free one way when boarding at Woodcrest. Return trip tickets for passengers ages 5 and up will be available.
Information: (856) 772-6968 or www.ridepatco.org.
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