Fanfest drew thousands for weekend event



Alex Lloyd Gross Delaware Valley News.com Fans at the event.

by Alex Lloyd Gross

Alex Lloyd Gross Photo- Delaware Valley News.com Scenes from Fanfest

Philadelphia sports fans are the most passionate anywhere, they are rabid true believers, no matter what and they are loyal to the team.  With that being said,  There was a gathering for them outside Xfinity Live at Broad and Pattison Avenues. It was held in the parking lot of the center and parking was free.  It started at 1:00 PM and that included autograph appearances by notables like Ben Simmons.

The majority of events were in the parking lot. Football tosses, golf swings and slides for adults. There was even a dunk tank to dunk a stripper.  all four of the major teams were represented. Eagles, Phillies, Flyers and Sixers.  Prior to going there,or after fans were done, they could have taken a short walk to the Linc, where merchandise for all of the Philly teams was on sale. T shirts were $5.00 and Hoodies were $10.00. There were items for a dollar.  These are the same items that are outrageously overpriced at the stadium. They just ordered too many of them.