'The Philly Pops: A Philly Holiday Spectacular' returns to Kimmel Center's Marian Anderson Hall

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It's a treasured tradition, and the newly re-branded Philly Pops are bringing their holiday concert back to the city this weekend.

"What really sets this Christmas concert apart is that there is no sound like the Philly Pops," says newly-appointed Philly Pops Music Director Christopher Dragon.

This is a big year for the Philly Pops. The storied musicians reclaimed their name this summer.

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"The Pops are back and stronger than ever," says Dragon.

The highly-acclaimed Australian native says he's thrilled for this renaissance for the Philly Pops.

After two transformative years, this is a brand new chapter.

"We're just excited to be back," Dragon says. "I think my job is coming in and really trying to continue the legacy that this orchestra was built on."

This weekend, the Pops are bringing back a treasured tradition with "A Philly Holiday Spectacular."

"We've got our Philly Pops chorus, the St. Thomas Gospel Choir, the Philadelphia Boys Choir, and two Broadway soloists," says Dragon. "Plus, we might have a very special guest joining us. It's a celebration and it means a lot being back as the Philly Pops for this first Philly Holiday Spectacular."

"The Philly Pops: A Philly Holiday Spectacular" is December 13 and 14 at the Kimmel Center's Marian Anderson Hall.

For tickets and more information, visit EnsembleArtsPhilly.org.