FALL FESTIVALS AND PARADES – Sept. 4, Head House Square Craft and Fine Arts Fair at 2nd and Pine Streets. Information: (215) 790-0782. Sept. 26, Puerto Rican Day Parade along the Parkway. Information: (215) 627-3100. On Oct. 3, the Pulaski Day Parade honors Polish patriot General Casimir Pulaski with a march up the Parkway. Information: (215) 922-1700. And finally, on Oct. 10, the annual Columbus Day Parade will honor the voyager at Marconi Plaza, Broad Street and Oregon Ave. Information: (215) 686-3412.
PENN’S LANDING FUN – at the Great Plaza: Sept. 6, AFL/CIO Labor Day Picnic. Sept. 12, Mexican Independence Day. Celebrate the freedom of our neighbors south of the border with music, dance, enter- tainment and authentic Mexican cuisine. Sept. 19, the Russian Mosaic Heritage Festival will feature talent- ed Russian-speaking artists: folk, pop, opera and classical music, international ballet and clowns. Information: (215) 922-2FUN.
PHILADELPHIA LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL/PHILLY FRINGE – Sept. 3-18, at various locations in historic Old City. The Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe bring some of the newest, most innovative players on the contemporary arts scene to Philly – cutting-edge, boundary-breaking performing arts events. Information: (215) 413-9006 or www.pafringe.com.
RED BULL FLUGTUG – Sept. 4, at the Camden Waterfront. The brave and brainy are challenged to design, build and pilot homemade flying machines off a 30-foot high flight deck in hopes of soaring into the wild blue yonder...or, most often, plunging into the water below. Information: (856) 757-9400 or www.camdenwaterfront.com.
GREENFEST PHILLY – Sept. 12, at 2nd & South Streets. GreenFest Philly is a one-day street fair FREE to the public. Over 200 exhibitors and 20,000 people are expected at the area’s largest environmental event. The event features vegetarian food, live music & entertainment, kids activities, bicycle valet, yoga, local produce, green contests, fashion show and more. Information: (215) 764-6182 or www.greenfestphilly.org.
LIBERTY MEDAL PRESENTATION – Sept. 13, at the National Constitution Center. President Bill Clinton, chair- man of the Constitution Center, will present the 2010 Liberty Medal to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair for his steadfast commitment to conflict resolution. Information: (215) 409-6600 or visit www.constitutioncenter.org.
PHASHION PHEST PHILADELPHIA – Sept. 28, on 12th Street near the Convention Center. This premier fashion event showcases upscale fashion from your favorite retailers. Experience a reception featuring experts in hair, cosmetics and accessories. Information: (215) 670-4323 or www.phashionphest.com.
BIKE MS: CITY TO SHORE RIDE – Sept. 25 & 26. Next to PATCO, this is the best ride in South Jersey. Thousands of cyclists will enjoy a scenic bike ride through the Pine Barrens to the Jersey Shore to benefit those with multiple sclerosis. Last year, 7,000 bikers raised $5 million. Start and Finish at PATCO’s Woodcrest station. Parking will be limited at the station from Friday, Sept. 24 until Sunday, Sept. 26, 5:00 p.m. For more information call (800) 445-BIKE. For PATCO information call (856) 772-6900 or (215) 922-4600.
CAMPUS PHILLY COLLEGE DAY – Sept. 25. FREE college student admission to many Ben Franklin Parkway museums (for college students with their school IDs and Campus Philly cards), and additional discounts around the city. Information: (215) 988-1707 or www.campusphilly.org.
SIPPIN’ BY THE RIVER – Oct. 3, at Penn’s Landing’s Festival Pier. Hop on the train and head to the river for this
popular outdoor festival. Highlights are world-famous wines and beers, food sampling, cooking demos, gourmet cuisine from area restaurants and live music from the band Dame. Information: (215) 396-9100 or www.sippinbytheriver.com.
FRIGHTFUL FUN! – Halloween brings the return of the annual Henri David Ball – held every year on Halloween night at a Center City hotel (2010 location TBD). This outrageously popular costume ball and contest celebrates the best of the macabre. Information: (800) 537-7676.
THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE – America’s oldest parade of its kind will stroll down Market Street to the Art Museum on Nov. 25. The parade celebrates the start of the holiday season and will feature elaborate floats, celebrities, musicians, giant balloons, performers and the first glimpse of Santa Claus. Information: (800) 537- 7676.
