PHILADELPHIA, PA – Christmas Village in Philadelphia Presented by Bank of America is returning for its 16th season with a preview weekend on Saturday, November 18th and Sunday, November 19th. This year’s holiday attraction will be spread across LOVE Park (1500 JFK Blvd.), City Hall's Courtyard, and North Broad sections.
The magical open-air German Christmas Market will feature over 120 vendors offering a wide selection of high-quality international and local gifts and decorations. Guests can enjoy enchanting decorations, captivating live music, children's activities such as the double-decker Christmas Village Carousel and the majestic Ferris Wheel. The market will also feature an assortment of handcrafted beverages including warm Glühwein (mulled wine) and drinks spiked with local Boardroom Spirits. Plus non-alcoholic offerings like hot chocolate and apple cider.
New for 2023, look for later hours after dark (through 8:00 pm Sunday to Thursday, and through 9:00pm on Friday and Saturday). With the change in time, visitors are invited to gaze upon the thousands of twinkling lights including new European market lights being added to last year’s brand new rustic wooden huts.
Don’t miss out on German American Weekend on December 9th and 10th plus exclusive spirits tastings. Feel the Christmas spirit thanks to open-air outdoor seating, endless food options plus even more decorations presented by Bank of America! Last but not least Santa always has a surprise up his sleeve – stay tuned for new additions and upgrades to our winter wonderland. Admission is always free while food beverages and shopping are pay-as-you-go.
