June Events in Philadelphia 2024
New Age Realty Group, Inc.
April 29, 2024
June in Philadelphia promises a vibrant assortment of events catering to diverse interests. Here’s a roundup of some standout activities and festivals you can look forward to:
2024 "Be You" Pride March and Festival
Sunday, June 2, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The march is an open invitation to the LGBTQ+ community and allies, with no registration needed. The march is an ode to The Reminder Day Demonstrations that were held in front of Independence Hall on Chestnut Street from 1965 until 1969 to raise awareness of bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination toward the LGBTQ+ community. The 1972 Pride Day March concluded at the same spot 50 years ago.
The march will kick-off with speeches from community leaders and guests and a land acknowledgment from the Lenape Tribe. Then, the march will proceed to the festival. The festival runs from 12:00pm to 7:00pm, and will spread out across the Gayborhood from Walnut to Cypress streets, and Quince to Juniper streets, with other select roads closed around the festival footprint. The festival will feature over 200 small businesses that Philly Pride 365 has employed an equitable funding model to procure. In addition there will be stages with local performers, entertainers, artists, vendors, food trucks, community organizations, and local bars.
Where: March departs from 6th and Walnut and ends in the Gayborhood, where the festival will take place.
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ODUNDE Festival
June 2-9, 2024
The country’s largest Black and African cultural festival — now in its 49th year and drawing nearly 500,000 attendees — brings an authentic taste of Africa to South Philadelphia. ODUNDE begins with a week of events and culminates on Sunday, June 9, 2024 with an outdoor festival featuring dozens of vendors, live music and performances, and pay-as-you-go African, Caribbean and soul food dishes.
Where: South Street & South 23rd Street
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Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show
June 7-9, 2024
This popular twice-a-year event — the oldest outdoor fine arts show in the country (97 years strong in 2024) — returns to the perimeter of Rittenhouse Square and features works by more than 140 professional artists specializing in media ranging from sculpture to paintings.
Where: Rittenhouse Square, 1800 Walnut St
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Juneteenth Philly Parade and Festival
Sunday, June 16, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Juneteenth Parade and Festival, started by the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative, is the largest annual celebration in the nation attended by thousands where we join together to have fun, embrace our history and continue the tradition of Kujichagulia (self-determination).
Where: Parade begins at 52nd St, Festival is at Malcolm X Park
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Manayunk Arts Festival
June 22-23, 2024
The Annual Manayunk Arts Festival is the Tri-State's largest outdoor, juried arts festival. Celebrating the best variety of fine arts and crafts from across the country, collectors, buyers, and designers will visit Main Street for this event. Over 300 Artists take over Manayunk at the closed street event.
Where: Main Street Manayunk, 4312 Main Street
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These events not only highlight the cultural richness of Philadelphia but also offer unique experiences from culinary delights to musical performances and artistic expressions, making June an exciting month to explore the city.