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Mummers Parade Makes Philly More Fun This New Year
Special Events, Parades, Parties And Fireworks On New Year’s Eve And Day
Press Release
MUMMERS PARADE MAKES PHILLY MORE FUN THIS NEW YEAR
Special Events, Parades, Parties And Fireworks On New Year’s Eve And Day
PHILADELPHIA, December 11, 2007 - The wacky and colorful Mummers Parade along Broad Street on New Year’s Day and the breathtaking New Year’s Eve fireworks show at Penn’s Landing distinguish Philadelphia’s New Year celebration from all others. With some insider tips on where to get the best views, how to stay warm and what else is going on during the long weekend, visitors can ensure usher in the New Year in memorable fashion. They can also take advantage of a special $50 gift when booking their hotel stays, available exclusively on www.gophila.com/holidays.
New Year's Eve Fireworks at Penn's Landing
Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
Rooms fill up early, so the best plan is to book as soon as possible, and this year there is even more incentive to reserve rooms now. Anyone making reservations through January 9, 2008 exclusively on gophila.com/holidays can enter a special code (holidays) to receive a $50 gift toward their stay of $150 or more. Some hotels that still have available rooms for New Year’s Eve are: The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia; the Sofitel Philadelphia; The Westin Philadelphia; and the Sheraton Philadelphia Center City.
New Year’s Eve:
By Day:
- The bespangled New Year’s merriment begins at Mummers Fest, an annual event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where fans can try on costumes, watch brigades rehearse and learn the famous Mummers’ Strut. December 28-29, 2007, 5:00-9:00 p.m; December 30-31, 2007, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 12th & Arch Streets, (215) 467-0281, www.mummersstrut.com
- Children with early bedtimes don’t have to miss out on the New Year’s celebration at Please Touch Museum. Countdown to Noon rings in 2008 with Mummers, confetti and a ball drop. 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. 210 N. 21st Street, (215) 963-0667, www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
- The Pennsylvania Ballet puts a new spin on this timeless tale of The Nutcracker with colorful costumes and spectacular sets at the Academy of Music. 12:00 noon. 240 S. Broad Street, (215) 893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org
By Night:
- The dazzling fireworks show at Penn’s Landing, presented by the City of Philadelphia, continues the tradition of ringing in the year with a colorful spectacle in the sky. 12:00 midnight. Columbus Boulevard & Market Street, (215) 928-8801, www.pennslandingcorp.com
- The Blue Cross RiverRink welcomes 2008 with its New Year’s Eve Party on Ice, complete with live music, family activities, food and a fantastic view of the Penn’s Landing fireworks display. 11:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Columbus Boulevard & Market Street, (215) 925-7465, www.riverrink.com
- For a nautical celebration, revelers can come aboard the Battleship New Jersey on the Delaware River for another great view of the fireworks. And families can get in on the fun during the Family New Year’s Eve Encampment, which includes a tour of the ship, a ride on the 4-D flight simulator, dinner and breakfast served in the crew’s mess and sleeping in the bunks. Encampment starts at 6:00 p.m. Party starts at 10:30 p.m. 62 Battleship Place, Camden, (856) 966-1652, www.battleshipnewjersey.org
- Culture enthusiasts can join The Philadelphia Orchestra as they celebrate the New Year with the elegant sounds of waltzes, polkas and other favorites from the great musical city of Vienna at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. 8:00 p.m. 300 S. Broad Street, (215) 893-1999, www.philorch.org
- In Historic Philadelphia’s Old City, the action is all around—and in the sky too. Partiers gather at the bars and clubs between Front and 3rd Streets and Market and Chestnut Streets to create an energetic atmosphere perfect for welcoming 2008. And at 12 midnight, they fill the streets to watch the fabulous fireworks and toast the New Year.
New Year’s Day:
- New Year’s Day in Philly means it’s time for the Mummers Parade, a day-long affair in which 15,000 clowns, musicians and dancers strut up Broad Street, leaving a trail of glitter, feathers and fun. (Tip: Because each division starts at a different intersection, the only non-ticketed place to watch all of them is on Broad Street and Washington Avenue.) 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. www.phillymummers.com
- Mummer skill and execution is put to the test at the Pennsylvania Convention Center during the Mummers Fancy Brigade Finale, where judges reward the best performances. 12:00 noon & 5:00 p.m. 12th & Arch Streets, (215) 893-1962, www.mummersstrut.com
- Even the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts gets into the Mummers spirit on New Year’s Day. Parade spectators can warm up and enjoy refreshments in the stunning Commonwealth Plaza lobby or reserve a spot at the New Year’s champagne brunch at Cadence restaurant, which overlooks all of the Broad Street action. Brunch 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Open lobby 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 260 S. Broad Street, (215) 790-5800, www.kimmelcenter.org
- Some delicious options along the parade route keep revelers fueled for the day-long festivities. Diners put their resolutions aside when they order a crab omelet and mahi-mahi tacos at El Vez, a trendy Mexican restaurant. McGillin’s Olde Ale House, the city’s oldest continuously operating tavern, offers local and regional brews and pub grub. And the seafood-centric menu is second only to the sweeping view from the 19th floor of the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue at the classy XIX Restaurant & Café. Or, spectators can dine like locals at food carts along the parade route. El Vez, 121 S. 13th Street, (215) 928-9800, www.elvezrestaurant.com; McGillin’s Olde Ale House, 1310 Drury Street, (215) 735-5562, www.mcgillins.com; XIX Restaurant & Café, Broad & Walnut Streets, (215) 790-1919, parkphiladelphia.hyatt.com
- After they’ve displayed their floats, costumes, dances and music, the Comics, Fancies and String Bands head to 2nd Street—or Two Street as its affectionately known—to spend the rest of the day and night in hearty revelry with the crowds that follow them there. www.phillymummers.com
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) makes Philadelphia and The Countryside® a premier destination through marketing and image building that increases business and promotes the region’s vitality. For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit www.gophila.com or call the Independence Visitor Center, located in Independence National Historical Park, at (800) 537-7676.
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CONTACT:
Cara Schneider, GPTMC
(215) 599-0789, cara@gptmc.com
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