Philadelphia Celebrates the Holidays presented by 6abc
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The City of Philadelphia lit its beautiful holiday tree on Thursday, December 1 in a festival of lights and music on the north side of City Hall.
Singer Montell Jordan was joined by JaKeya Limitless, Seleka, Julian King and the Ukranian Childrens Choir for a joyful celebration of all of the holidays.
Rick Williams, Cecily Tynan and Alicia Vitarelli hosted 6abc's live coverage on 6abc for this year's Philadelphia Celebrates the Holidays.
Philadelphia's Holiday Tree Powered By NRG at City Hall
The massive Concolor White Fir that now sits lit at City Hall was grown at Yule tree Farms, a third-generation family farm in western New York.
It's the centerpiece of City Hall's north apron, dubbed for the season the Wawa Holiday Plaza. There's a Ferris wheel, a trackless train, food vendors, and the NRG House, where you can learn about NRG products and deals.
There's a carousel in the City Hall courtyard, and if you venture around to Dilworth Park on the west side, you can take a spin on the Rothman Rink then warm up and refuel in the cozy Rothman Cabin with its menu full of hearty comfort foods, cocktails and hot chocolate and cider.
The Dilworth Park Wintergarden has become a popular selfie spot with thousands of twinkling lights, a reindeer topiary and a huge overhead arbor.
Santa is coming to the Wintergarden on Dec. 3, the same day as the Visit Philadelphia Holiday parade.
It's a lighted parade with illuminated floats, cold-air balloons and marching bands from eight states.
It will kick off at 2nd and Market Streets and make its way west to City Hall.
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Visit Philadelphia Holiday Parade, streaming Live on 6abc, Saturday, December 3, 5pm
Now in its 15th season, Christmas Village is back at Love Park and City Hall, modeled after an authentic German Christmas market.
Vendors with goods of all sorts are staged in all-new wooden huts, with gift choices from apparel to ornaments and everything in between.
Just across the street at Dilworth Park, the Made In Philadelphia Market features goods made by local artisans.
Look for vendors in the white tents, also with a variety of gift ideas available.
Christmas Village in Philadelphia | Facebook | Instagram
1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Now through December 24, 2022
11am - 7pm daily
Friday-Saturday until 8pm
Christmas Eve until 5pm
Made In Philadelphia Market | Facebook | Instagram
Dilworth Park
1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Now through January 1, 2023
11am - 7pm daily
Friday-Saturday until 8pm
Christmas Eve until 5pm
Broadcasting on 6abc, Sunday, December 4, noon-1pm
Holiday gift shopping is fun and festive at Christmas Village and Made In Philadelphia Market
Now in its 15th season, Christmas Village is back at Love Park and City Hall, modeled after an authentic German Christmas market.
Vendors with goods of all sorts are staged in all-new wooden huts, with gift choices from apparel to ornaments and everything in between.
Just across the street at Dilworth Park, the Made In Philadelphia Market features goods made by local artisans.
Look for vendors in the white tents, also with a variety of gift ideas available.
Christmas Village in Philadelphia | Facebook | Instagram
1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Now through December 24, 2022
11am - 7pm daily
Friday-Saturday until 8pm
Christmas Eve until 5pm
Made In Philadelphia Market | Facebook | Instagram
Dilworth Park
1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Now through January 1, 2023
Closed December 25, 2022
11am - 7pm daily
Friday-Saturday until 8pm
Christmas Eve until 5pm
Holiday Light Shows around Philadelphia
If you're looking for a holiday light show for the family, we have three must-see displays around the city.
Franklin Square's Electrical Spectacle | Instagram | Facebook
200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA
Show runs until February 26, 2023
Philadelphia Zoo's LumiNature | Instagram | Facebook
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Show runs until January 7th, 2023
Deck the Hall Light Show | Instagram | Facebook
1 S 15th St (West Side of City Hall), Philadelphia, PA 19102
Show runs until January 1st, 2023
