{"id":34886,"date":"2025-11-15T07:31:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T07:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/34886\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T07:31:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T07:31:14","slug":"5-things-to-do-in-philadelphia-this-thanksgiving-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/34886\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Do in Philadelphia This Thanksgiving Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanksgiving fun awaits<\/a> in \u201cThe Birthplace of America!\u201d This Pennsylvania gem shines in autumn, offering visitors a mix of captivating historic sites, charming vintage shops and boutiques, live theatre, concerts and so much more.<\/p>\n

Get in the holiday spirit at the annual parade<\/p>\n

Start your day with the nation\u2019s oldest Thanksgiving<\/a> Day Parade at 20th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Marvel at elaborate floats and giant balloons and enjoy performances from marching bands, choirs, celebrities and dance troupes. After the parade, stop by Reading Terminal Market for a feast of Philly classics, from soft pretzels and Amish donuts to roast turkey sandwiches and fresh seafood.<\/p>\n

Shop for souvenirs at at Christmas market<\/p>\n

As evening falls, kick off the holiday season at Christmas Village. Nestled at LOVE Park and City Hall, it features arts and crafts, carousel and Ferris wheel rides and a tempting spread of authentic German and European treats.<\/p>\n

Enjoy a popular Philly cheesesteak<\/p>\n

The fast food item<\/a> has roots in the historic city. Grab a bite at some of the favorite local spots like Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks<\/p>\n

Visit the iconic Liberty Bell<\/p>\n

The 2,080-pound bell traveled around the U.S. in the late 1800s after its massive crack in 1846.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Explore the many galleries of the Philadelphia Museum of Art<\/p>\n

Originally chartered in 1876, the museum is home to paintings, screenprints, modern sculptures and more.<\/p>\n

Bonus: Experience Philadelphia at home!<\/p>\n

Feel like you\u2019re in Philly by sipping a cocktail inspired by The Dandelion pub while watching archival footage of the city\u2019s 1934 parade.<\/p>\n

Mule\"Mule<\/p>\n

Spicy tequila sunrise margarita cocktail with lime and hotpepper
Getty<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

Dip the rim of a glass in water then a mix of the cinnamon and sugar. Fill with ice, then pour in remaining ingredients. Serve with a lime wedge.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Virtual tour: Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade\"Philadelphia<\/p>\n

Getty<\/p>\n

Search \u201c1934 Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia\u201d on YouTube.com (posted by 6abc) to watch historic footage from the nation\u2019s oldest Thanksgiving parade.<\/p>\n

This story first appeared in the November 17, 2025, print issue of Woman\u2019s World magazine.<\/p>\n

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