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Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade

Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade

The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade is the nation's oldest Thanksgiving parade, dating back to 1920. It announces the arrival of the holiday season with beautiful floats, marching bands, musical guests, dance teams and lots of holiday spirit. The parade broadcasts throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania on Channel 6 with Dave Roberts, Cecily Tynan and Kelly Ripa hosting. Other Channel 6 anchors and reporters will be located along the parade route. Include your school marching band in this time-honored tradition enjoyed by nearly two million local viewers.

Independence National Historic Park

This historic park contains a wealth of early American history. Home to Independence Hall, a World Heritage Site, and the famous Liberty Bell, your student group can spend hours exploring the numerous sites within this national park.

National Constitution Center

One of the most interactive museums in Philadelphia, the National Constitution Center is home to thousands of exhibits dedicated to our nation’s governing document. Follow the story of the creation of this document and its amendments throughout history in the center’s “We the People” exhibit.

Betsy Ross House

An icon of American history, Betsy Ross’s story involved more than just a flag. Explore her home and numerous artifacts of Revolutionary America through this museum’s unique exhibits.

Philadelphia Museums

Enjoy an afternoon perusing art by Van Gogh and Salvador Dali at one the nation’s largest museums, the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Also take in the “Giant Heart” or famed electrical exhibit at another noted museum in Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute of Science.

Eastern State Penitentiary

Once one of the most famous and expensive prisons in America, the Eastern State Penitentiary is an incredible relic of Pennsylvania’s past. Explore the world’s first penitentiary—a place once home to Al Capone and “Slick Willie” Sutton.

The United States Mint

Take your student group through this working facility. Take time to tour the history of the mint and actually see coins made.

Valley Forge

This 3,600-acre park was once the bitterly cold home to hundreds of heroes from the Continental Army. Explore the various exhibits throughout this historic site where then General Washington transformed a rag tag militia of men into the hearty regime that would win independence for our nation.

Lights of Liberty Sound and Lights Show

Travel back in time with this interactive depiction of our nation’s struggle for independence. This walking tour utilizes light displays and dramatic vocal re-enactments in an incredible display of the birth of our nation.

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Day 1
- Arrive in Philadelphia
- Independence Hall & Congress Hall
- Carpenter’s Hall
- Christ Church
- Lunch
- Rehearsal
- Dinner

Day 2
- Breakfast
- Arrive at the staging area
- Performance in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade.
- Lunch
- Adventure Aquarium across the river in Camden, NJ.
- Thanksgiving Dinner Spirit Cruise

Day 3
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- National Constitution Center
- Franklin Court
- Elfreth’s Alley
- Prepare for Return Home

Please Note: some activities listed are seasonal, and therefore will be available only on specific travel dates

  
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