Weekend Action: Things to do around the region for June 22-24
Matt O'Donnell zips around the region highlighting some top weekend activities for all ages.
JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL
Saturday is Philadelphia's Juneteenth celebration. The event marks the anniversary of the abolition of slavery. A parade will kick off at 15th Street and JFK Boulevard at Noon. The Juneteenth Market Place and Festival will be held at Penn's Landing from 1 to 8 p.m. 6abc is proud to broadcast this year's event. Our own Tamala Edwards and Rick Williams are hosting the show. It airs Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.
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MANAYUNK ARTS FESTIVAL
This weekend is the region's largest outdoor juried arts festival. The two-day Manayunk Arts Festival features hundreds of artists from around the country. The event runs Saturday and Sunday. Arts festival
NEW CASTLE ICE CREAM FEST
The Ice Cream Festival is a summer staple in New Castle County. Tens of thousands of people head to Rockwood Park on Saturday and Sunday for what's called "the largest family picnic." Event info
WILDWOOD ITALIAN-AMERICAN FEST
Italian pride will be on full display down the shore. The North Wildwood Original Italian-American Festival runs Friday through Sunday. The event at 1st and Olde New Jersey Avenues features Italian food, games and live entertainment. Event info
PAWS NIGHT AT THE UNION
The Union host the Vancouver Whitecaps Saturday at 5 p.m. You'll see a lot of dogs at the Talen Energy Stadium - It's Paws on the Pitch night. Buy Union tix
ALL-AMERICAN BBQ
Get your fill of the classic tastes of summer at the All-American BBQ. It kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday in Dilworth Park. There's a beer garden, tasty BBQ and great music. BBQ info
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