Community Events
Philly Pride Festival moves to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for 2026
Philadelphia Pride 2026 will be held Sunday, June 7, with live shows, food trucks and LGBTQ+ vendors. Tickets go on sale next month for $10.
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‘A great fight town.’ UFC returns to Philly as latest major sports event planned for 2026
UFC 330 will be the MMA promotion’s first event in the city since 2019, and the first “numbered” event here since 2011.
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It’s about to be PrideAF. More on Philly’s new queer art festival
Philly’s LGBTQ+ opera singers, drag artists and performers are coming together for a celebratory lineup of June shows.
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Eunity Delaware is hosting a three-day interfaith celebration bringing communities together through a parade and fair focused on unity and connection.
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Philly weekly events calendar: April 13 to 19
From film screenings and singalongs to night markets and designer pop-ups, Billy Penn highlights some of the best local activities to join in on this week in Philly.
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April 9–12: “Martin” trivia night in Delaware, new exhibitions in Philly and a Chicago tribute band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Billy Penn’s ultimate guide to spring in Philly
Things are heating up this spring in Philly – literally. With America 250 coming up, there are more events than ever to enjoy the city.
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The Southeast Asian Market has returned to FDR Park. Here’s what to know
The beloved market of food and goods is open for the season. Here’s information on its hours, offerings and South Philadelphia history.
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Philly weekly events calendar: April 6 through 12
From outdoor markets to a public art project around grief, Billy Penn highlights some of the best local activities to join in on this week in Philly.
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Despite rain, hundreds dress in their Sunday best for Philly’s 93rd annual Easter Promenade
The weather didn’t allow the usual crowd to strut their stuff down South Street, but attendees made the most of it.
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Panels explored youth media, community connection, AI risks, misinformation and the future of public media.
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Philadelphia paved the way for the nation’s sports fans with America’s first stadium
The iconic Franklin Field, where the Penn Relays, Penn football games and other sporting events are held, was the first stadium in the nation.
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Curating connections: How Join Philly offers a ‘participation on-ramp’ to fun activities
Join Philly is a directory of Philly clubs and organizations. And next month, they’re hosting an activity fair so you can get more involved.
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Philly weekly events calendar: April 1 through April 5
From exhibits and concerts to film festivals and egg hunts, Billy Penn highlights some of the best local activities to enjoy this week in Philly.
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Phanatic, Gritty, Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross join ‘hype squad’ for America250
The “people-powered” Visit PA Playmakers will help welcome visitors from around the world to Pennsylvania.
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