EVENTS June/July Enjoy a weekend of music and performances handpicked by Philadelphia’s own The Roots — a trailblazing hip-hop group — held at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. ROOTS PICNIC JUNE 1–2, 2024 August/ September This music festival curated by Jay-Z features dozens of artists across three stages, set up along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, including a main stage at the base of the iconic “Rocky Steps.” MADE IN AMERICA LABOR DAY WEEKEND, ANNUALLY The Odunde Festival is the largest African American street festival in the U.S. with live entertainment and vendors, along with African, Caribbean, and soul food in celebration of the Yoruba New Year. ODUNDE FESTIVAL JUNE 9, 2024 One of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the country takes place in West Philadelphia, with live performances, food trucks, and community vendors. JUNETEENTH PARADE & FESTIVAL JUNE 16, 2024 Experience more than 1,000 experimental performances — including theater, dance, comedy, visual arts, and spoken word — as they take over Philadelphia’s neighborhoods for this annual celebration of the arts. PHILADELPHIA FRINGE FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER, ANNUALLY Celebrate America’s birthday in the city where it all began. Learn more on page 12. WAWA WELCOME AMERICA JUNE 19–JULY 4, 2024 ODUNDE FESTIVAL ©A. Ricketts CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL ©K. Huff Beautiful lanterns illuminated by LED lights transform Franklin Square into a dreamlike garden, filling it with massive displays that celebrate the cultural traditions of China. CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL MID-JUNE–AUGUST, 2024 9 DiscoverPHL.com
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