05/11/2011
What better way to enjoy the break of beautiful weather in Philadelphia than attending an outdoor festival? Philly’s South 9th Street Italian Market Festival will be this Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15, from 10 AM to 5 PM, rain or shine. The nation’s oldest outdoor market celebrates with this annual tradition along South 9th Street, from around Fitzwater Street to Federal Street.
Enjoy delicious food and drink, artisan vendors, as well as various performances and a Half Ball Tournament to benefit the Mummers Fancy Brigades. Of course, as with any Italian festival, there will be a Procession of Saints, which will be on Sunday at 11 AM, starting at Saint Mary Magdalen Church, located at 712 Montrose. thetownbug promises this festival is an ideal way to get out and about in Philly, and, hey, it’s a great excuse to day drink!
This year, an after party will be held at South Philly Bar and Grill at 9th Street and Passyunk Ave.
Visit the Italian Market Festival official website at http://www.italianmarketfestival.com/ or follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/9th-Street-Italian-Market/221209651578?ref=ts.
Here is a map to help navigate the Festival.
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