PHILADELPHIA - If you walk down Kensington Avenue this morning, the sidewalks are visibly different. The tents are largely gone. The "open-air" sales are quieter. But the cost of this silence has been massive.
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PHILADELPHIA - Northern Liberties is dedicating its massive December 13th and 14th weekend to both unique neighborhood traditions and celebrating its thriving local business community, featuring a highly anticipated return of the Parade of Spirits and multiple anniversary events.
The Return of the Parade of Spirits
One of the city's most unique winter gatherings, the Parade of Spirits, makes its grand return on Saturday, December 13.
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The Event: The Parade of Spirits is an inclusive celebration of light and dark, where costumed participants—including Krampus, faeries, and ghosts—convene upon Northern Liberties. Elaborate costumes and colorful lanterns define the march.
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Time & Location: The event gathers at Liberty Lands (913 N. 3rd Street) at 3:30 PM and the parade kicks off at sunset.
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New Route: This year features an expanded footprint through the neighborhood, starting at Liberty Lands and winding through Wildey, American, Germantown, 2nd, and Fairmount Streets before returning to 3rd Street.
NLNA Gift Wrapping and Holiday Markets
The Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (NLNA) is hosting a Gift Wrapping Fundraiser across both days from Noon to 4:00 PM. This helpful community service is located at the NLNA Community Center (700 N. 3rd Street) on Saturday, and directly at the Northern Liberties Holiday Pop-up Market (914 N. 2nd Street) on Sunday.
The weekend also features two distinct specialty markets:
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Northern Liberties Farmers' Market Holiday Market: Located in the Courtyard of Piazza Alta (1099 Germantown) on Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, featuring kid-friendly activities and spiked hot chocolate.
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STUMP Holiday Market: STUMP (956 N. 2nd Street) hosts its own festive afternoon on Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, featuring local makers, bakers, plants, planters, and complimentary hot cocoa.
Business Anniversaries
Two local businesses are marking major milestones during the weekend:
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Tula Yoga + Wellness: Tula Yoga (737 N. 4th) celebrates its 6th Anniversary on Saturday, December 13, with $6 classes all day, exclusive sales, and a community happy hour starting after 2:45 PM.
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Future Days Brewing: Future Days Brewing (433 Fairmont) celebrates its 1st Anniversary across both days. The celebration on Saturday features barbeque, the debut of a new smoked helles beer, and live music. On Sunday, the brewery will host an Eagles game viewing party with celebratory $1 Future Days Kölsch stanges after each touchdown.
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