Due to the current situation with Covid-19, the City of Philadelphia has canceled all large scale public events until 2021. The proposed 2021 dates for the S. 9th Street Italian Market Festival are May 22 and 23. We thank you for your support of the S. 9th Street Italian Market Festival. We look forward to celebrating with you in 2021.
Festival Events
Saturday and Sunday
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Now that's Italian!Come on down for a can't-miss day of family fun - rain or shine, in the open air and under our trademark awnings.
The Italian Market Festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration in Philadelphia's S. 9th Street Italian Market - the nation's oldest outdoor market.
The merchants invite you to join them in this extravaganza for the senses -- streets lined with vendors offering every ethnic delicacy possible, with live entertainment, fun contests and more!
Highlights Include the traditional Procession of Saints, Concert Stages with live entertainment, our annual John Marzano Halfball Tournament, the famous Grease Pole competition at the 9th & Montrose Piazza, interactive areas, contests, family fun, and lots of food and in great variety.
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