Events

Veterans Day itself is Wednesday, November 11, 2026 — a federal holiday, so expect government offices and banks to close. Philadelphia holds its big public celebration the weekend before. Here are the verified details, plus the year-round doors Philly veterans use most. Sunday, November 8 — Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade & Festival The 12th Annual…

Día de los Muertos — Day of the Dead, November 1–2 — is one of South Philadelphia’s biggest community celebrations, built around ofrendas (altars), marigolds, music, and remembering the people we have lost. Philadelphia’s 2026 celebrations are anchored by two official events, both free or included with admission. Here are the verified dates. Saturday, October…