Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/27/2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Cherry Street Pier
Categories
In the spirit of America’s 250th birthday celebration nationwide, the “Save Philly Festivals Bus Tour” will kick off in the nation’s birthplace with a journey through Philly neighborhoods. Learn the importance of local community events, and how public activities like festivals are “living archives of the city’s identity.” From Odunde’s Pan-African rhythms to Caribbean beats along 52nd Street, enjoy a tour of immigrant-owned food spots, historic murals and green spaces. Take in the multicultural music, live performances, food from the diaspora, and a 50-year timeline of Philly festivals. Learn stories about activism and social justice, with trivia, oral histories and giveaways. From West Philly to Fairhill (and more), visit the locations of defunct festivals. Led by organizer Monica O. Montgomery, the tour focuses on the festivals, which stand as “evidence of our deep culture and history,” she explains, adding: “This tour is about protecting that legacy and making sure every neighborhood knows their story matters.” Her goal is to protect the traditions of community festivals, which are at risk of dying, she says. Montgomery, a local curator and national cultural thought leader, has spent more than 20 years promoting the importance of storytelling, public history, and community power.
Starting at $60 per person; Noon. EST to 3 p.m. EST Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Email: info@diasporadns.org, https://phillyfestivals.org/