Thanks to its unique history as the birthplace of the modern USA, and place as the first national capital, the Philadelphia events calendar is dominated by national holidays, and is probably the main place to be on July 4th, Independence Day. In the city where the original declaration of Independence was read out in 1776, Philadelphia is at the heart of the national celebrations every year when the proclamation is reenacted for visitors and other interested parties.

The day, which features a number of parades from local schools and groups, is capped off with barbeques and a massive fireworks display launched from the important national historic district where the more somber parts of the day take place. Independence Day in Philadelphia is the time when the city gets a chance to look its best, so expect plenty of street decorations and people in period costume as they celebrate the important role that their home town played in the birth of the nation.

In the run up to Christmas, Philadelphia is a great place to be. The city has some of the best shopping in the USA, and attracts visitors from all over the world to do their Christmas shopping. Low prices and a festive atmosphere that is accentuated by loads of Philadelphia events that are designed to get you in the mood for the big day make being in the city between Thanksgiving and Christmas great fun.

One of the best of the American national holidays, Labor Day at the end of summer is marked with a number of parades in various areas of the city, while the St Patrick’s Day parade through the streets of the city is one of the biggest days in the Philadelphia events calendar thanks to the sizable Irish population.

Philadelphia is a fantastic city to visit at almost any time, and no matter what your personal interests are, the chances are that you will find things going on that you will really enjoy getting involved in. From small neighborhood celebrations through to city wide parties that capture the imagination of millions of people, Philadelphia events are some of the most exciting and fun in the USA, and one of the best reasons for visiting.