PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — We’re entering the last few days of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 this weekend. Kwanzaa celebrations are in full swing at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, and there’s a historic tour in Old City with guides portraying historical figures. Then, ring in the new year with fireworks and the Mummers Parade.
Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks
EVENT: Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks
DATE/TIME: Shows at 6 p.m. Saturday and midnight
WHERE: Best viewing spots include Cherry Street Pier, the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Race Street Pier and Winterfest
DETAILS: It’s the end of 2022 already?! Ring in 2023 with fireworks on the waterfront and tune into KYW Newsradio for the official choreographed soundtrack.
PRICE: Free to attend
Mummers Parade and Fancy Brigade Fest Finale
EVENT: Mummers Parade and Fancy Brigade Fest Finale
PARADE: 9 a.m. Sunday
Route starts at City Hall and heads down Broad Street to Washington Avenue
FESTIVAL: 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday
Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Center City
DETAILS: There are plenty of opportunities to catch the Mummers strut on New Year’s Day. About 10,000 participants will compete for bragging rights during the parade, which features five divisions. If you prefer an indoor venue, the 12 Fancy Brigades clubs will put on sequin-studded performances inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
PRICE: Parade is free to watch; festival tickets start at $25
Historic Philadelphia Walking Tour
EVENT: Historic Philadelphia Walking Tour
DATE: Through Friday
WHERE: Tour starts at 599 Market St., Old City
DETAILS: Take a step back in time and explore America’s past with a History Maker, a guide who portrays people from Philadelphia’s colonial era. The tour will stop at locations like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
PRICE: Adults are $15, kids are $7
Kwanzaa at the African American Museum in Philadelphia
EVENT: Kwanzaa at the African American Museum in Philadelphia
DATE: Events through Sunday
WHERE: African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St., Center City
DETAILS: Celebrate the remaining days of Kwanzaa with programming at the African American Museum. Events include a night market, gallery walkthrough, vision board and collaging workshop, food making, meditation, and more.
PRICE: Prices vary depending on event
RECURRING
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
EVENT: Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
DATE/TIME: Open daily through Sunday
WHERE: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St., Center City
DETAILS: Shopping doesn’t end with the Christmas Village. Right across the street is the Made in Philadelphia Market which features local artisans selling their unique holiday-inspired gifts.
PRICE: Pay as you go
Blue Cross Riverrink Winterfest
EVENT: Blue Cross Riverrink Winterfest
DATE/TIME: Through March 5, open daily
WHERE: 101 S. Columbus Blvd., Penns Landing
DETAILS: Ice skating is back along the riverfront with staggered 90-minute skate sessions. The Lodge bar is a perfect way to warm up after you skate with seasonal cocktails and local brews.
PRICE: Pay as you go
A Longwood Christmas
EVENT: A Longwood Christmas
DATE/TIME: Through Jan. 8
WHERE: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square
DETAILS: Christmas returns to Longwood Gardens with seasonal floral designs and trees, holiday lights and more. Miniature trains will be set up in the indoor gardens and the Open Air Theatre fountains will be lit up in holiday colors and dance to Christmas music.
PRICE: Included with admission