10 Must-Dos in Philly This Weekend and Next

10 Must-Dos in Philly This Weekend and Next

Check Out Gophila.com For Events June 8-17, 2007

PHILADELPHIA, June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Visitors and residents looking for fun in Philadelphia each weekend need look no further than gophila.com. The region's official tourism Web site will provide the lowdown on all of the weekend must-dos throughout the summer. For those looking to spend their weekend close to the action, the Philly Overnight(R) Hotel Package includes two-night accommodations, parking, a Philly's More Fun teddy bear and a coupon book with special offers at 60 area attractions, restaurants and shops. Here's a look at what's going on from June 8-17, 2007:

   Through June 17, 2007:   1. DanceBOOM!      The Wilma Theater's annual dance festival features two weeks of      performances by local and national artists and companies.      (215) 546-STAGE, http://www.wilmatheater.org/    June 8, 2007:   2. Friday Night Gospel Celebration      Traditional and contemporary gospel music come together during this      weekly series that is sure to lift spirits as inspirational songs fill      the warm night air at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. The event      features a pre-show music mix by DJ Praze of RuggedCross3.com.      (215) 922-2FUN, http://www.pennslandingcorp.com/    June 8-10, 2007:   3. LGBT Pride Parade and Festival      Philadelphia's pride weekend features an array of events for the gay,      lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Events include a festival      at Penn's Landing and a parade from 13th and Locust Streets to Penn's      Landing. (215) 875-9288, http://www.gophila.com/gay    June 9, 2007:   4. White Dog Cafe Bike Tour      White Dog Cafe and the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program host an exciting      morning of food, biking and art. The excursion takes participants on a      road trip through University City and West Philadelphia to soak in some      of the colorful murals that decorate thousands of city walls.      (215) 386-9224, http://www.muralarts.org/    June 9-10, 2007:   5. Bucks County Covered Bridges Festival      Thousands of visitors will celebrate six of Bucks County's 11 historic      covered bridges at Tinicum Park. Weekend festivities include walking      and bus tours, arts and crafts vendors, musical performances, balloon      rides, food vendors and more. (215) 822-0552,      http://www.buckscountycoveredbridgesfestival.org/    June 10, 2007:   6. Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling - Philadelphia International      Championship      While all legs of this 156-mile street race draw cheering crowds, it's      the "Manayunk Wall" section that causes neighborhood residents to throw      parties in honor of the spectacle. (610) 676-0390,      http://www.procyclingtour.com/    7. June 14-17, 2007:      2007 Bucks County Jazz Festival      Now in its second year, this music festival features three days of      performances at four different venues. This year's headliners are      Cassandra Wilson, The Yellowjackets and Gene Terramani. (215) 345-7683,      http://www.bucksjazzfest.com/    June 15, 2007:   8. Jazz at the Mann Music Center      The Mann Center for the Performing Arts jazzes things up with legendary      trumpet master Wynton Marsalis and Ghanaian drum master Yacub Addy with      his ensemble Odadaa. They group's composition combines lush rhythms,      rich vocals and a wonderfully casual virtuosity. (215) 893-1999,      http://www.manncenter.org/    June 15-17, 2007:   9. Philadelphia Phillies Host the Detroit Tigers      The Philadelphia Phillies host the Detroit Tigers for a weekend stand      at Citizens Bank Park. No matter the game start time, fans should      arrive early to take a stroll through Ashburn Alley, an outdoor      entertainment area featuring the All-Star Walk, Citizens Bank Games of      Baseball, Memory Lane, Rooftop Bleacher Seats, the Wall of Fame, the      Alley Store and more. (215) 463-1000, http://www.phillies.com/    June 16, 2007:   10. First Annual Please Touch Museum Car Show      To coincide with Father's Day weekend, the Please Touch Museum invites      visitors to view the collection of classic kids' vehicles on the      gallery floor. (215) 963-0067, http://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/   

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) makes Philadelphia and The Countryside(TM) a premier destination through marketing and image building that increases business and promotes the region's vitality. For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit http://www.gophila.com/ or call the Independence Visitor Center, located in Independence National Historical Park, at (800) 537-7676.

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Source: The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation

CONTACT: Anthony Malerba of The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing
Corporation, +1-215-599-2291, anthony@gptmc.com

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