Robin Bloom

Philadelphia is one of the nation’s leading centers for innovation, talent, and sustainability. A result of strategic investments, Philadelphia’s vitality is driven by a talented workforce that has helped deliver a strong economy. The city exudes a vibrant character and energy along with a commitment to sustainability, creating an ideal location for a meeting or visit.

Plan your Philadelphia visit, meeting or event around one of these can’t-miss annual experiences, including parades, cultural celebrations, concerts, sporting events, and more. Mummers Parade Annually on January 1. Watch this annual Philadelphia tradition as the charismatic Mummers strut along Broad Street, celebrating the New Year, for the Mummers Parade. The colorful and extravagant costumes and performances are judged at the Fancy Brigade Finale at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

The “Mural Capital of the World” Mural Arts Philadelphia started as an anti-graffiti program in 1984 and has grown to be an international leader with over 4,000 works of community-based public art. The program has activated some of Philadelphia’s most unassuming locations and is part of a larger campaign by the city to repurpose public spaces and create positive dialogue in communities.