Philadelphia Events for Summer 2013
Written by Whitney Blomquist
Philly has tons of events going on everyday throughout the year. Here are a few you should check out this summer! (Click on the event title to be linked to the website for more details):
What: Kick off Summer with Aoki Boutique and Spodee Wine!
When: Friday June 14 from 7-9
Where: Aoki Boutique, 115 S. 22nd Street
Live Music, Drinks by Spodee Wine, 10% off all-store purchases, and a chance to win a Jessica DeCarlo necklace valued at $100: Spodee Wine and Aoki Boutique want to help you #getlucky this summer! One guest at the summer kick off event will have a chance to win this gold horseshoe necklace (by Jessica DeCarlo, valued at $100) by instagramming their experience at the party! Follow @spodeewine and @aokiboutique on Instagram and use #getlucky to participate! One random winner will be announced on June 17.
What: Wawa Welcome America
When: Thursday, July 4th
Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 20th Street to Eakins Oval 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Fourth of July Celebration featuring music form The Roots, Ne-Yo, John Mayer, J Cole, Jill Scott, and Demi Lovato.
What: XpoNential Music Festival
When: July 26th-28th
Where: Wiggins Park in Camden, NJ
Music from the Lumineers, Dr. Dog Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket and many more.
What: Mad Decent Block Party
When: Saturday, July 27th
Where: The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing – Columbus Boulevard bet. Market & Walnut St.
Music from Major Lazer, Dillon Francis , Flosstradamus , RiFF RAFF , Nadastrom, DJ Sega , Dirty South Joe , Swizzymack and Jahan Lennon.
What: 2nd Street Festival
When: Sunday, August 4th, noon-10 pm
Where: North 2nd between Germantown and Green Streets in Northern Liberties
Live music, crafts, art, food, and games.
What: Philadelphia Caribbean Festival
When: Sunday, August 18th, noon- 8 pm
Where: The Great Plaza, Penn’s Landing, Columbus Blvd. and Chestnut Street
Island Cuisine, Caribbean marketplace, and music.
What: 5th Annual Philly Naked Bike Ride, August 25th:
When: Sunday, August 25th
Where: Philadelphia
Ride through the city… naked.
What: Budweiser’s Made In America Festival
When: Saturday, August 31st- Sunday, September 1st
Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
Performances from Beyoncé, Miguel, Nine Inch Nails, Solange, A$AP Rocky, Walk the Moon, Kendrick Lamar, Wolfgang Gartner, Wiz Khalifa, Nero, Ab-Soul, Imagine Dragons, Calvin Harris, Phoenix, Porter Robinson, 2 Chainz, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Public Enemy, Queens Of The Stone Age, Deadmau5 and many more.
