In our last blog, we filled you in on some of the city’s sensational holiday highlights that last through the winter – but that was just the beginning! Keep reading for more information about events and activities that will keep you busy until 2020 during your extended stay in our corporate apartments in Philadelphia.
Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Dates: November 28, 2019 – December 24, 2019
Experience an authentic German winter wonderland right in Center City. Shoppers can expect up to 80 vendors selling everything from food and art to handmade jewelry and ornaments. This dog-friendly open-air market is big on entertainment; from Santa appearances to live music, you and yours will never run out of things to do. With Philadelphia residents and visitors alike spending time together in the village, there is no shortage of holiday spirit at the Christmas Village.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Date: December 31, 2019
Time: 6 p.m. & 12 a.m
There’s no better way to ring in the new year than watching fireworks with family and friends in America’s birthplace! Philadelphia’s fireworks draw in thousands of people to hotspots all over the Delaware River Waterfront. Rivers Casino will have two fireworks displays at 6 p.m. and midnight. Philadelphians and visitors alike can enjoy them from several vantage points, including BlueCross RiverRink, Race Street Pier, Moshulu, Penn Treaty Park, and more!
Mummers Parade
Date: January 1, 2020
Time: 9 a.m. at 15th and Market St.
Regarded as the oldest folk festival in the nation, this unique parade is a celebration of the diverse community of the mummers. Parade-goers can expect lavish, elaborate costumes and performers to engage in a healthy dose of competition via captivating, outspoken displays. This collection of theatrical spectacles has truly earned its reputation as Philadelphia’s own Mardis Gras. The parade route will travel down Broad St. and end at Washington Ave.
Experience the Holidays in Philadelphia With Renaissance Properties Group
It’s clear that Philly is big on celebration; diverse food, cultural festivals, dazzling parades, choreographed dancing, and festive activities galore are scattered throughout the City of Brotherly Love. There’s truly no better to be for an extended stay than in the heart of it all. With Renaissance Properties Group, you are just a stone’s throw away from some of the most renowned attractions the city has to offer. If you are interested in corporate apartments near Rittenhouse Square for your short-term stay, contact us today.