events January Mummers Parade 2024 Lunar New Year Parade Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC Macy’s Holiday Light Show December MACY’S HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW Nov. 24–Dec. 31, 2023 A tradition since 1956, the Macy’s Christmas Light Show in the historic Wanamaker Building dazzles with more than 100,000 LED lights choreographed to classic holiday tunes from the world’s largest functional organ, the Wanamaker Organ. Macys.com/s/ holiday-celebrations/philadelphia Photo by K. Huff for the PHLCVB MUMMERS PARADE Jan. 1, 2024 During this festive Philadelphia tradition — and the oldest continuous folk parade in the U.S. — charismatic Mummers strut along Broad Street to celebrate the New Year. Facebook.com/mummersparade Photo by A. Lee Philadelphia Auto Show February/ March LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE Feb. 10, 2024 Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with an authentic parade, savory food and traditional festivities in Philadelphia’s Chinatown. George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker Philadelphia Flower Show Photo by A. Iziliaev for Philadelphia Ballet GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER Dec. 8–20, 2023 The Philadelphia Ballet performs the classic holiday story of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” at the Academy of Music. PhiladelphiaBallet. org/23-24-season/nutcracker PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW March 2–10, 2024 The nation’s largest and longest-running flower show features acres of dazzling floral displays and gardens. Phsonline.org/the-flower-show NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS ON THE WATERFRONT Dec. 31, 2023 Launched from the Delaware River, the New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront features choreographed displays set to distinct soundtracks that can be heard from Penn’s Landing. Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia™ PHILADELPHIA AUTO SHOW Jan. 13–24, 2024 Check out hundreds of vehicles, from pre-production models to classics, all under one roof at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. PhillyAutoShow.com PHILADELPHIA ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE March 10, 2024 A Philadelphia tradition since 1771, this parade honors the patron saint of Ireland and celebrates Irish heritage and culture. PhillyParade.com 5 | Official Visitors Guide
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