Things to do around Philadelphia this weekend

Thursday, March 7, 2019
Weekend Action: Flower Show, St. Patrick's Day Parade
It's the final weekend to check out the Philly Flower Show. Plus, plenty of sports action and the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Matt O' Donnell zips around the region highlighting some top weekend activities for all ages.





PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW


It's the final weekend for the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. "Flower Power" is this year's theme. It's an ode to the 50th anniversary of Woodstock as well as a celebration of the impact flowers have on society. Flower Show tickets



PA BALLET PRESENTS GISELLE


One of ballet's oldest and most continually-performed works takes the stage at the Academy of Music. The Pennsylvania Ballet presents Giselle runs through March 17th. Show tickets



REHOBOTH BEACH CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL


Calling all chocoholics! Saturday is the 29th Annual Rehoboth Beach Chocolate Festival. It runs 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center. Buy tickets



FORTNITE WITH THE WINGS


t's all about Fortnite at the Philadelphia Wings lacrosse game. They take on the Buffalo Bandits Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets



SIXERS HOST PACERS


Two Eastern Conference teams with near identical records hit the hardwood. The Sixers welcome the Indiana Pacers to the Wells Fargo Center Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Tickets



ST. PATTY'S PARADE


Irish pride will be on display at the Philadelphia Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday. Starting at 11 a.m., the parade will make its way through Center City with Irish step dancers, bagpipes and lots and lots of green. This year's celebration comes the weekend before the actual holiday. Event info



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