Philadelphia Events
| February 3rd, 2009 admin Posted in Events | |
PHILADELPHIA EVENTS – A PHILADELPHIA EVENT TO SUIT EVERYONE
Philadelphia events range from sporting events to cultural events, auto shows to flower shows, and more. Whatever your particular interests and tastes, you are sure to find something in Philadelphia to suit you.
PHILADELPHIA SPORTING EVENTS
Philadelphia events calendar starts with College baseball with major league baseball and the official start of the baseball season in April.
In June there is the First Union U.S. Pro Cycling Championship which is the oldest single-day race on the Pro Tour. This cycling race starts at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and includes a climb up the Manayunk wall, cycling at a 45% angle.
There is also the First Union Liberty Classic in June which is a women’s cycling race and the only World Cup cycling race for women in the United States.
In September there is football; October, hockey; November, basketball and the Philadelphia marathon.
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
In January there are also a number of celebrations around the Chinese New Year. This is based on the lunar New Year with the first day of celebrations being on the New Moon and the last day ending on the Full Moon (15 days later).
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
For those auto enthusiasts, there is the Philadelphia international auto show where over 700 luxury, classic and exotic vehicles are showcased. In addition to this, they also have a Black Tie Tailgate Preview Gala which is a charity event where proceedings are donated to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
Philadelphia Flower Show is one of the Philadelphia events for those who love nature or natural art. Although the main part of this event is held in March, festivities surrounding it actually begin in January. This show also displays the largest collection of specimen orchids in North America.
VICTORIAN BOUTIQUE CRAFT AND HOME DÉCOR SHOW
If you are interested in home décor events in Philadelphia then you may want to attend the Victorian Boutique Craft and Home Décor show. At this show thirteen rooms of an 1893 Victorian-style home are decorated and filled with stained glass, pictures. Flower arrangements, as well as home accessories and gourmet treats. Beautiful gifts are sold and an admission fee of $1 is required which goes to support charity.
PLAIN AND FANCY: A TASTE
This culinary event is held annually in aid of Fox Chase Cancer Center and will be used to assist in cancer research. It is also a feast for the taste buds with a range of food and beverages from top chefs and vendors. This event is held in June and is a must for those who enjoy their food.
PUERTO RICAN WEEK FESTIVAL PARADE
The Puerto Rican Week festival is another cultural event celebrating Puerto Rican day with a grand parade and the Miss Puerto Rico – Philadelphia pageant. This event is held in September.
These are a few of the many Philadelphia events that take place annually, they cover a fairly broad spectrum of tastes and interests and no matter what your age, interests or tastes you should find something in Philadelphia to attend.
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