Independence Seaport Holiday Parade of Lights
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Trip Type: Seasonal Events
Duration: 1 day
The annual Parade of Lights returns to the Delaware River on December 12 at 5:30pm. The lighted boat parade features the Independence Seaport's working port, with tugboats and other vessels decorated in lights.
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The annual Parade of Lights returns to the Delaware River on December 12 at 5:30pm. The lighted boat parade features the Independence Seaport's working port, with tugboats and other vessels decorated in lights.Before the parade, spend the day inside the Museum for holiday activities and entertainment. Museum visitors will get the best view of the parade from the 2nd floor balcony overlooking the Delaware River.
Visit Santa’s “Workshop on the Water” to make holiday ornaments and gingerbread boats. Take a selfie with Santa before he heads out to lead the parade. Enjoy live music from a local high school choir or stop by the Ship Model Shack to see a lighted model ship display. The Ship Model Shack is the home of the Philadelphia Ship Model Society, the oldest ship modeling society in America!
Yo Ho Ho, Mates! Pose with Calico Jack, a greedy scrooge-like pirate, this holiday season. Visit a Silver Ships display, a holiday tradition featuring dozens of tiny silver ships from the Museum's collection.
All activities and entertainment are included with Museum admission, from 11am to 5:45pm.
Visit Santa’s “Workshop on the Water” to make holiday ornaments and gingerbread boats. Take a selfie with Santa before he heads out to lead the parade. Enjoy live music from a local high school choir or stop by the Ship Model Shack to see a lighted model ship display. The Ship Model Shack is the home of the Philadelphia Ship Model Society, the oldest ship modeling society in America!
Yo Ho Ho, Mates! Pose with Calico Jack, a greedy scrooge-like pirate, this holiday season. Visit a Silver Ships display, a holiday tradition featuring dozens of tiny silver ships from the Museum's collection.
All activities and entertainment are included with Museum admission, from 11am to 5:45pm.
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