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Below you will find a list of helpful resources for the coordination of your events.

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So many exciting events this month, including the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade that took over the parkway last Sunday! 🇵🇷 #puertorico #puertoricandayparade #philly #phillyevents
What a gorgeous day for the annual Hero Thrill Show! The Hero Thrill Show® Inc. is the only organization that pays for the college tuition of the children of Police Officers and/or Firefighters who have been killed in the line of duty.
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Reminiscing on some memories from previous #MiaFest performances. Who’s ready for the weekend?! Everything you need to know, including the new “Clear Bag Policy” at the link in our bio ⬆️ #philly #phillyevents
The 2022 Made in America Festival is this weekend! Road closures around the festival footprint are underway and a full list can be found at the link in our bio. #phillyevents #philly #madeinamerica

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  • Women’s History Month: Celebrating women leaders in the event industry March 4, 2022
  • City Announces Further Restrictions on Public Gathering March 13, 2020
  • Philadelphia Announces First Case of COVID-19 Coronavirus March 10, 2020

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  • J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge October 6, 2022 at 5:45 PM – 9:15 PM Eakins Oval, Eakins Ovl, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA Forge connections and cultivate a healthy workplace culture at the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge. Gather your colleagues to enjoy a healthy dose of friendly competition during a 3.5-mile race while spending quality time together outside of work. Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022Time: 6:45 p.m.Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art Registration Fee: $59 per personEvent Registration for the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Philadelphia is now…

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