Make the most of your extended stay in Philadelphia by celebrating with the city this holiday season. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, there are plenty of exciting parades, light shows, and activities to explore right in the area that you won’t want to miss! If you are looking for short term corporate apartments near Rittenhouse Square, Renaissance Properties Group ensures you won’t be far from the best festivities. Let’s take a look at some holiday highlights you can check out while you’re in the City of Brotherly Love.
Franklin Square Holiday Festival
Dates: November 15 – December 31
Free and geared toward all ages, this festival is one of Philly’s biggest holiday crowd-drawers. During its seven-week duration, Franklin Square will be chock full of special events and activities adorned with holiday decor, alfresco fire pits, and dazzling displays. The festival’s main attraction, Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show, colorfully illuminates the Franklin Square fountain with over 75,000 sparkling lights. The outdoor attraction includes food and gift vendors, family-friendly entertainment, and guaranteed jolly times all winter long.
Luminature at Philadelphia Zoo
Dates: November 20, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Relive your childhood with some family-friendly fun at the Philadelphia Zoo. Limunature will feature more than 600,000 holiday lights and a dozen experiences that include lit-up displays of some of the zoo’s favorite animals and habitats. This event caters to both the young and young at heart; seasonal foods and live entertainment accompany fantastical displays. Since it’s been in the works for more than two years, you won’t want to miss the first installment of this festive and magical adventure.
Deck The Hall Light Show at Dilworth Park
Dates: November 25, 2019- January 1, 2020
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
As an immersive spectacle that dishes up some holiday magic, the Deck The Hall Light Shows are synchronized with classic holiday music to ensure your nights be merry and bright. These impressive displays on the west facade of City Hall will commence nightly throughout the season, so you can go see it once, twice, or as many times as you want! While you’re there, head to the outdoor Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink right in Dilworth Park for some extra wintry fun.
If you are looking for short term corporate apartments in Philadelphia this season, you’re in store for plenty of additional merrymaking. The next part of this blog will explore more happenings closeby that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit.