The Holidays in Philly: Your Guide for 2025

The Holidays in Philadelphia

The holidays are a magical time in Philadelphia.

As the temperature dips and the year nears its end, the city is aglow with iconic holiday attractions, stunning light shows, pop-up holiday markets, festively decorated restaurants and more.

Visitors and locals alike love watching dazzling light shows at spots like Franklin Square, the Philadelphia Zoo and Peddler’s Village.

Markets like Christmas Village in Philadelphia make for great places to check names off of holiday shopping lists. And seasonal attractions like Winter in Dilworth Park and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest offer wintry oases right in Center City.

The New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront typically cap off the holiday season with two free fireworks shows on December 31, followed by the only-in-Philly Mummers Parade, when more than 10,000 costumed marchers strut their stuff on the streets of Philadelphia.

Stay the night with the Visit Philly Overnight Package and score free hotel parking (valued up to $100) and a cozy bed you don’t have to make.

This page will be updated frequently with new information about the 2025 holiday season in Philadelphia, so check back often!