Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In 1681, William Penn (1644-1718) was awarded the land of the Pennsylvania Colony, becoming the founder and "Absolute Proprietor" amongst his brethren. As a practicing Quaker, Penn gave Philadelphia a name that invited people to practice their religion freely. Adapted from Greek, Philadelphia has roots in two words: philos, or “love”, and adelphos, or “brother”, generating its popular nickname The City of Brotherly Love.
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Top Reasons To Visit Philadelphia In 2013
january
- Martin Luther King Day of Service
- Mummers’ Parade
february
- One-Act Play Festival
- Philadelphia New Play Festival
march
- Philly Craft Beer Festival
- Philadelphia Flower Show
april
- 23rd Street Armory Antiques Show
- Guitar Festival
- Penn Relays
- Philadelphia Film Festival
may
- Dad Vail Regatta
- Devon Horse Show
- Philadelphia International Children's Festival
- Philadelphia International Cricket Festival
- Philadelphia Wine Festival
june
- Manayunk Arts Festival
- Philadelphia Beer Week
- Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
july
- Bastille Day Celebration
- Independence Day
- Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
august
- Philadelphia Folk Festival
- Philadelphia Live Arts and Philly Fringe
september
- Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival
- Terror Behind the Walls (through November)
october
- 125 Festival
- FirstGlance Film Festival
- The Book and Cook
november
- Popped!
- Thanksgiving Day
december
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve
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