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On July 4, 1777, the new Americans in Philadelphia commemorated the first anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by hosting a giant party filled with fireworks, bonfires, lights, decorations, music and joy — and the city has not stopped celebrating major events, culture fests, holidays, food, music and plain ol’ good times ever since.

Today, Philadelphia is one of the best places in the nation to celebrate … well, just about anything with a great event to attend. Pick any week on the calendar and you’ll find a slew of fetes, gatherings, parties, observances, sporting events, shows, concerts, parades, exhibitions and festivals — of the street, music, food, beer and cultural varieties.

From the Parad Mummers on New Year’s Day to fireworks over the Delaware on New Year’s Eve, there’s an event in Philly nearly any day to fit your mood.

These include:

• season-long festival attractions like Vil Nwèl nan Philadelphia, July’s Welcome America Festival epi RiverRink Fèt Ete epi Fèt Ivè at Penn’s Landing
• major shows, including the Philadelphia Auto Show, la PHS Philadelphia Flower Show and the Philly Home + Garden Show
• dining and drink celebrations like Semèn Restoran Latino, la Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, Center City District Restaurant Week and Parks on Tap
• big annual gatherings, including the Penn Relays, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Roots Picnic ak Thanksgiving Day Parade
• cultural festivals like the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival, la Cherry Blossom Festival, the Multicultural Series at Penn’s Landing, OURfest, Philly Black Pride and Oktoberfests across the region, and
• sporting events, film festivals, amazing concerts, Broadway musicals, stage shows at historic theaters, and more.

From giant celebrations on the Pakwèy Benjamin Franklin to neighborhood get-togethers, summertime food truck fests to holiday lights tours, any day, any time, any month, you’ll find something worth getting out of the house or hotel room for.

Read on to explore all of the top events in Philadelphia.