Philadelphia 250th

Summer festival cheat sheet is here! 🔥 15+ huge events. One City. Zero excuses. Outdoor season in Philadelphia is here. Get ready to dance in the streets, eat from food trucks, drink from pineapples, vibe on the riverfront and shop local. Mark your calendar: ⛲️ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens 5/8-9/27 🦢 Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest Starts 5/22 🏳️‍🌈 Philadelphia Pride Month 6/1-6/30 🏮 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival 6/5-8/16 🍻 Roxborough Spring Festival 6/6 🥁 ODUNDE Festival 6/14 🍺 Fishtown Beer Festival 6/20 🎉 Juneteenth Festival 6/21 🎨 Manayunk Arts Festival 6/27-6/28 🌉 Benjamin Franklin Bridge 100th Anniversary Party 7/11 🍽️ Wicked Gluten-Free Festival 7/18 🦒 Philadelphia Zoo Summer Ale Festival 7/18 🎶 2nd Street Festival 8/2 🥟 Port Richmond Pierogi Festival 8/8 🍦 Reading Terminal Ice Cream Festival 8/15 Which ones will we see you at? 👀 #philadelphia #philly #festival #blockparty #summer

Tag your favorite BBQ lover! 🍖🔥 The best BBQ on the Main Line has now opened a second location right here in Philadelphia. @sophies_bbq by @chefgregherman is officially open on Main Street in Manayunk inside the brand new Love City Brewing. Look for all your favorites and make sure to come hungry! The opening menu includes: 🔥 Smokehouse Nachos 🔥 BBQ sliders 🔥 Mac N Cheese 🔥 Pork Belly Burnt Ends 🔥 Candy Bacon Mac 🔥 Smoked Vegetarian Meatloaf 🔥 Brisket Cheesesteak 🔥 Espresso Rubbed Brisket 🔥 BBQ Chicken 🔥 St Louis Ribs 🔥 Pulled pork Shoulder 🔥 BBQ Platter 🔥 Butterscotch Swirl Cornbread 🔥 Collard Greens 🔥 BBQ Beans 🔥 Cole Slaw and more! 📍 4323 Main Street ⏰ Monday to Thursday 4pm to 11pm Friday 4pm to 12pm Saturday 12pm to 12pm Sunday 12pm to 8pm Chef Greg said: “Manayunk has a very special place in my heart - I lived and worked here for several years. Main Street Manayunk is where I met my General Manager and friend Ian Arayata. Manuyunk is where I was introduced to my wife Norah. Manayunk is full of great people who love what they do. It is like its own little town inside the great city of Philadelphia, full of great restaurants, bars and shops. Its a place where you can pull up a barstool and get to know the bartender who will forever remember your order; its a place where you can get award winning cuisine from around the world; its a place full of characters where everyone has a story - and they all love their community and neighborhood. Manayunk is the hottest festival neighborhood with giant events that attract people from across the country - for things like the StrEAT Food Festival to the world-famous Manayunk Art Show - and tons in between.” Check it out now and let us know who you are bringing! 🙌 #philadelphia #manayunk #phillyeats #phillyfood #bbq

Chinese Lantern Festival is coming back to Philadelphia starting June 5th! 🐲 This is one of the best things to do in Philly in summer! ‼️ In celebration of the Year of the Horse – symbolizing energy, passion, freedom, and transformation, Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square will glow with breathtaking light, art, culture, and global spirit. The Festival celebrates the rich cultural heritage and master craftsmanship behind this timeless art form. Visitors will wander through glowing landscapes filled with magnificent, illuminated sculptures, each piece crafted from steel frames and vibrant silk. All of the lanterns will be brand new, including one-of-a-kind lanterns celebrating the international events coming to Philadelphia this summer. The lanterns blend the magic of Chinese tradition with the spirit of global connection and friendly competition, along with themes of animals and flowers. 🇺🇸 Watch for a new exciting surprises with our city’s @philly250th celebration! 🥁 Enjoy incredible live performances, delicious food and drink, exciting attractions and the iconic Franklin Square Fountain Show. 📆 Save the dates: This magic event takes over @franklinsquarephilly from June 5th to August 16th. You won’t want to miss it! 👉 Pro tips: Plan parking ahead and consider park nearby in a neighborhood and take ride share, go on weekdays and days when it rained earlier in the day for quiet times, plan ahead to see the entertainment - and definitely try the delicious themed food and drink. 👀 Enjoy this look back at the last few years and watch soon for an exclusive preview. Thank you @historicphilly for bringing such magic and joy into our lives each and every year!! See you there.. 🙏🏮 #philadelphia #philly #festival #summer #lanternfestival

🏙️ Philly’s neighborhoods are getting the spotlight they deserve. Philadelphia250 just launched “Neighborhood Jawnts,” a new FREE tour series highlighting the food, culture, history and small businesses that make every corner of the city unique ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. From West Philly and Germantown to Manayunk and North Philly, the immersive experiences will explore the stories, flavors and people that shape Philadelphia. Tours begin May 29 and run every weekend. Plus: free tote bags for participants. 👀 Visit metrophiladelphia.com for the latest, breaking news 📝: @mollygiven #Philadelphia #PhillyEvents #VisitPhilly #America250 #MetroPhilly

Tag your gluten-free besties for these top restaurants in Philly, Jersey & Main Line 😍 In honor of May as Celiac Awareness Month, these are some of the best in the region serving GF and celiac safe meals * 🍜 DanDan Everything comes with a GF labeled stick and everything was 10/10 🍗 Burtons Grill & Bar The very best GF wings out there and the key lime pie is chefs kiss, huge huge menu of Gf offerings one of the biggest in the area 🍳 Front Street Cafe Amazing breakfast options and great staff who understands allergies 🥟 Little Walter’s Dedicated celiac safe pierogi night and bring friends and get the tasting menu, you will thank us 🧀 Fox & Son Fair Foods Reading Terminal Amazing cheese curds, friends and those epic corn dogs everything is gluten-free here 🍝 Pesto Gluten-free gnocchi flight is an iconic GF Phily dish and loved the carrot starter instead of a traditional bread basket 🍆 LesbiVeggies All gluten-free all vegan all scratch all delicious and new location in SJ 🥨 Sparrow’s Reading Terminal Get your gluten-free snacks here including a GF Philly pretzel 🧀 Borromini Every Starr restaurant has GF and allergy friendly dishes and this cacio e pepe rocked our world plus great apps, entrees and desserts, a stunning space and knowledgeable staff 🍔 Gouldsburger’s Dedicated fryers, loaded burgers, cravable GF sides a def go-to 🥕 Real Food Eatery We didn’t have a clear picture of what to expect and it was a hidden gem filled with flavor, good portions and all GF menu don’t sleep on this place 🥩 Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Nearly 90-95% of menu is GF and tip: enjoy the lunch Market Table for less than 20 bucks 🌮 Mission Taqueria One of the single best GF meals of 2026 so far everything was flavorful delicious - and great prices and portions 🍜 EMei Delicious GF noodle dishes we have been missing 🥐🍦 Crust This East Falls gem has been our new go-to spot and don’t skip soft serve on hot day Let us know if you want a part 2 and where else should we try?! * ask protocols/questions at every time to ensure your health & safety #philadelphia #phillyeats #glutenfreeph

See you next season 🥹🧡 Not the ending we wanted, but this team brought so much life, passion and hope back to Philly hockey. The memories, the chants, the chaos, the fans, the orange everywhere… unforgettable. 🙏 #philadelphia #philly #philadelphiaflyers #flyershockey #phillysports

Go Birds 🦅 Philadelphia Zoo just debuted three brand new giant living sculptures.. and the first one is giving very much Eagles energy. The ZooTopiaries are back, and this year’s lineup hits different for @philly250th 🇺🇸 💚 A 10-foot bald eagle built from 3,200 plants for America’s 250th. 🐢 A 6,400-pound Galapagos tortoise honoring the Zoo’s most famous resident, Mommy. 🐻 And a mama bear + cub teasing the soon-to-open Bear Country. 8,800 live plants. Three animals. Only at Philadelphia Zoo. Larger than life. On display now. Included with Zoo admission or membership open through fall. 📍 @philadelphiazoo 🎟️ Link in bio #philadelphia #gobirds #philadelphiazoo #phillyzoo #visitphilly

POSTPONED: Rox spring fest wil now be June 6 and car show May 16 - updated! The food trucks will be out, the beer pouring, the music rocking and the cars pulling up. Who’s going!? 👀 The 24th Annual Roxborough Spring Fest is back and bigger than ever - and ready to take over Ridge Avenue on Saturday, May 9th from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Vroom, vroom! Roxborough Spring Fest will team up with the Rockin’ the Ridge Car Show - all on the same day! Roxborough’s marquee celebration of Philly’s 250th Anniversary will feature a high-energy, family-friendly, all-day, all-ages celebration that blends classic cars, live music, student creativity, local business showcases, food vendors and community pride. Here’s what you need to know: 🔔 Look for the Rox “Bell of PA!” 🎤 3 entertainment areas and stages 🎶 Epic all day music lineup 🍜 3+ dozen food trucks, restaurants, wineries and breweries 🎨 80+ artists, makers and vendors 🚘 70 classic and custom cars 🏆 114 car show prizes and awards 🧚 Flyleaf the Book Fairy 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Kid and Family Fun MGMT Main Stage * The Providers - 11:00am * Floating - 12:00pm * Ridge Runners - 1:00pm * Modern Munk - 2:00pm * Riko and Whaler Collective - 3:00pm RoxYunk Porch Fest Stage * The Funky Two - 11:00am * Strange Angels - 12:00pm * Kat Rivers and the Second Sight - 1:00pm * Hodgepodge - 2:00pm * Baldini and the Basters - 3:00pm Pocket Park Community Stage * Huston West - 11:30am to 12:30pm * Roxborough Business Awards - 11:50am * Jacob Daniels - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Save this date and see you Saturday! #philadelphia #roxborough #springfest #festival #carshow

Cinco in Fishtown just hits different! A time was had at @mamajuanacafephilly for the grand opening of their new patio x Cinco de Mayo. The live mariachi music was a vibe, the food was fired up and the new drink menu was 🔥 And the new patio? 10/10. Comfortable seats for a date or group of friends. The cutest umbrellas. Tons of lush plants. And bonus perf weather. Def a new go-to spot for outdoor drinks this spring and summer. See you there! #philadelphia #fishtown #cincodemayo #patioseason

This is your sign to support five new restaurants in Philly and South Jersey! 🔥 There’s always a ton of new restaurants opening in our region and here are five to add to your foodie bucket list for spring and summer! @lesbiveggies 39 4th Street Downtown Camden 🌱 All vegan, all gluten-free, celiac safe, Best of Philly winner for Best Vegan Restaurant @sophies_bbq Opening in @lovecitymanayunk Grand opening Fri 5/8 Downtown Manayunk 🍖 @chefgregherman brings BBQ favorites to historic Main Street for ultimate beer and BBQ combo @mrfriesman_philly 2313 Frankford Avenue Fishtown District 🥔 Viral loaded fries debut in Pennsylvania by West coast sensation @mr_fries_man plus loaded baked potatoes, wings and next door is new @phillycheesecakelady and @cloudcupsgelato @bengaluru_cafepa 809 N 2nd Street Downtown Northern Liberties Restaurant Row 🍲 Authentic South Indian vegan cuisine in a fast casual atmosphere big flavors, open airy dining room, come as you are. Lots of gluten-free options too. @terragrillphilly Piazza Alta Northern Liberties Restaurant Row 🥩 Michelin-starred Chef @laurenttourondel debuts his wood-fired Italian steakhouse in gorgeous stunner of a space in the Piazza. Expansive outdoor seating. Great drinks! What one are you checking out next and who are you bringing? #philadelphia #restaurant #newrestaurant

Philly just dropped its newest festival and it’s about to take over Northern Liberties! 🙌 Save the date and make your plans now! @northliberties debuts its first-ever spring festival and block party. It’s an all day, all ages celebration of the best of the neighborhood and surrounding Riverwards. 📆 Saturday, May 9th ⏰ 11am to 5pm 📍 3rd and Poplar 🌳 Plus Liberty Lands Park 🛍️ Ofer fifty vendors, artists and makers 🎶 Live music and two stages 🌭 @ortliebsphilly Hot Dog Eating Contest 🍻 Local made beer and bevs 🌮 Street food eats and outdoor dining 🎈 Family fun, toddler zone, memory stations 🐶 Dog friendly 🏆 Showcase of neighborhood small biz 🆓 No 🎟️ needed It’s very family friendly so bring your little ones, your pup, your appetite… see you there! 🫶 #philadelphia #philly #festival #springfest #northernliberties

Gluten Tag, Philadelphia! 🙌 Festival season is officially back with one of THE best in the city. Thousands of people flocked to South Street and a time was had singing this banger with the crowds under PA’s tallest Maypole. Congrats @brauhausschmitz on an epic day and another great year of this Philly tradition. See you back again for ⚽️🏆 And let’s go Flyers! 🧡 #philadelphia #philly #visitphilly #southstreetphilly