Philly 250 Pep Rally Held In Old City
by Alex Lloyd Gross
The entire world will be watching Philadelphia in the up coming few months. From FIFA, to championship golf and the All Star Game it’s coming and to get geared up for it, there was a media event held at the Cherry Street Pier today.
Mascots from Philly sports teams and even Pittsburgh were on hand to meet Governor Josh Shapiro and play around with Tim McCarthy, who was the emcee of the days events. On hand to speak were representatives for Philadelphia Soccer 2026 and the PGA Championship. Pittsburgh is hosting the NFL draft this year and that town sent Jimm Britt who is the VP of Sports Events who is helping to organize the events.
Philadelphia will have a free Fan Fest around Lemon Hill Park that will last almost a month for soccer fans. The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed to traffic and a parade of mayors from across the United States is planned for July 4th weekend. .
Multiple steppers and dance clubs put on some entertainment prior to the start of the event that involved flips and kicks that must be seen.
Alex Lloyd Gross Photo Delaware Valley News.com Pre event dancers.
The entire 250 event portfolio is about boosting tourism to the city and to the state. “Pennsylvania in 2026 means more than sports and history,” said Anne Ryan, Deputy Secretary of Pennsylvania Tourism. “This is a cultural moment where Pennsylvania gets the chance to put our pride and energy on a global stage that may not happen again in our lifetime. At major 2026 moments, the Playmakers will stop you in your tracks, make you feel — and experience — the culture of Pennsylvania, inspire deeper exploration across the Commonwealth, and spark pride in being a part of the moment.”
Alex Lloyd Gross Photo Delaware Valley News.com Governor Josh Shapiro is excited about Philly 250
“This is an exciting time as Pennsylvania takes the world stage through many historical events tied to America’s 250th birthday,” said Michael Harris, Vice President, Marketing & Government Affairs, Philadelphia Phillies. “As we celebrate this time in our nation’s history, we are proud to welcome fans and visitors to Philadelphia for an amazing lineup of MLB All-Star Week festivities leading up to the Midsummer Classic at Citizens Bank Park. This undertaking requires a unified team effort and Visit PA Playmakers will be an integral partner in shining a spotlight on our state.”