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Welcome to Go Local Philadelphia!
Philadelphia, which translated from Greek means "City of Brotherly Love," is an ideal destination for discovery as you explore its diverse neighborhoods, learn more about its rich history and delve into its spectacular sights and attractions. All this culture is a perfect backdrop to any event!
Go Local Philadelphia is geared to help you find Philadelphia vendors, tips for local planning and ideas for creating a memorable Philadelphia event. The possibilities for a memorable day are endless!
The sun is out. School is out. This is no time to stay indoors.
Philadelphia has wonderful summer activities for the whole family from the jazz festivals in West Oak Lane and Manayunk to the Multicultural Series every weekend on Penn’s Landing. Most of these events are free and open to the public.
For those who enjoy less crowded festivities, why not host your own. Backyard barbeques are a good old standard. Get Dad to spark up the grill (and pray he doesn’t burn his eyebrows off this year). Decorate in red, white, and blue and call your friends over to celebrate Independence Day or Labor Day.
If you have a pool, tell the gang to grab their suits and towels to go for a dip. Decorate with functional items like beach balls. Make it more spa-like with sand-filled hurricanes and... Read more!
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