FAST FACTS
- 43 million people visited Philadelphia last year, many for year-end celebrations
- Philly’s Holiday markets, seasonal displays and skating rinks can be enjoyed all winter
- The 110 year-old Met Opera House reopens this December after a $45 million renovation
Philadelphia comes alive for the winter season, from its spirited Holiday celebrations to the spectacularly unique tradition that is the New Year’s Day Mummers Parade.
Many of us literally count down the days to some of these events. Time-honored traditions like visiting the Holiday Garden Railway at the Morris Arboretum with kids or watching the ball drop in Franklin Square at midnight on New Year’s have become a huge part of local Philly culture.
Just remember to make responsible decisions during your festivities. Also, remember that if you are facing charges as a result of a DUI arrest on any of these days, then you have the right to contest your charges to have them potentially reduced or dropped outright with the help of a Pennsylvania DUI attorney.… Read More