Winter Holiday Magazine
Ten Things to Do Over the Winter
(Aside From Vacationing in Florida)
T he warm temperatures that lingered into
the fi rst part of November are gone – and
70-degree days seem unlikely again until
probably March, but that doesn’t mean you have to
hibernate. Aside from the usual Chanukah festivities, there
are plenty of things to do before spring rolls around.

Here are a few. Do note that as of press times, a few
regular events, such as the Chanukah Lights on
Boathouse Row, the Chanukah Car Menorah Parade
and Chanukah on the (Passyunk) Avenue haven’t
been fi nalized.

Philadelphia’s 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving
Day Parade
Nov. 24, 8:30-noon
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
You may be aware that the local Thanksgiving
Andy Gotlieb | JE Editor
parade is the nation’s oldest, dating to 1920. The
fl oats, marching bands and dancers will be joined
by R&B legends The Spinners, C+C Music Factory
(“Everybody Dance Now”), Mickey and Minnie
Mouse, Philadanco, “Queer Eye for the Straight
Guy” star Carson Kressley and the enigmatic Blue
Man Group.

Winter at Dilworth Park
Now-March 26
Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St., Philadelphia
Dilworth Park in front of City Hall serves many
roles during the year, but it transforms into a
winter wonderland in the colder months. Outdoor
skating is available at The Rothman Orthopaedic
Institute Ice Rink, and the adjacent Rothman
Orthopaedics Cabin is “where seasonal cocktails
and food await in a ski chalet-inspired setup.”
There’s also a nightly light show, a holiday market
with more than 40 vendors and a Wintergarden on
the Greenfi eld Lawn with lights, topiaries and a
Chaddsford Winery kiosk with mulled wine.

Winter in Franklin Square
Now-Feb. 26
200 N. Sixth St., Philadelphia
Franklin Square is just a mile east of the aforemen-
tioned Dilworth Park; it, too, is decked out for the
season. There are “free nightly light shows inspired
by Benjamin Franklin’s legendary kite and key exper-
iment,” in addition to food, drinks, miniature golf and
the Parx Liberty Carousel.

LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
Now-Jan. 7
3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia
Help them Celebrate Your Life
Providing funeral counseling and pre-need arrangements.

Pre-planning a funeral is a financial and emotional gift to your loved
ones. Anyone who has ever lost a loved one knows how hard it is to
make decisions at a time of grief. Let your family know your wishes,
don’t burden them with the costs of a funeral, and allow them to
celebrate the life you lived. Our experienced funeral directors can guide
you through the process, and assist you in making tough decisions.

PHILADELPHIA CHAPEL
Carl Goldstein, Supervisor
6410 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19126
SUBURBAN NORTH CHAPEL
Bruce Goldstein, Supervisor
310 2nd Street Pike
Southampton, PA 18966
ROTH-GOLDSTEINS' MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Stephen Collins, NJ Mgr. Lic No. 3355
116 Pacific Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Southern NJ Chapels Available
Caring. Committed. Compassionate.

215-927-5800 • 800-622-6410
For deaf and hard of hearing 267-331-4243 (Sorenson VP)
www.GoldsteinsFuneral.com 22
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 | JEWISHEXPONENT.COM



Courtesy of Historic Philadelphia
Winter Holiday Magazine
Happy Holiday
SALE!! SALE
* Making Women Look
& Feel Beautiful!!
The zoo shines with more than 1 million lights spread over 14 zones. New
this year is a 15-foot-tall glowing blue gorilla; it joins a 21-foot-tall snake and
a 100-foot-long aquarium tunnel.

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Opens Nov. 25
101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia
If you can’t get your fi ll of skating at Dilworth Park, another option is the
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest. Aside from a large-scale skating rink, there
are fi re pits and a cabin for warming up with a hot beverage.

Rittenhouse Square Candlelighting
Dec. 20, 5 p.m.

Rittenhouse Square, S. 18th and Walnut streets, Philadelphia
There are a lot of candlelighting events in December, but one of the more
prominent gatherings is put on by the Center City Kehillah in Rittenhouse
Square, which is a great place to visit any time of the year.

Happy Hanukkah
WATERPROOF *Excludes prior purchases, layaways
& other discounts,
certain merchandise excluded
Justa Farm Shopping Center
1966 County Line Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
215-969-9626 • HOT-FOOT-BOUTIQUE.SHOPTIQUES.COM
Holiday Gifts for everyone on your list
The Visit Philadelphia Holiday Parade
Dec. 3, time TBA
Location TBA
This second-year event honors a multitude of traditions, celebrating Chanukah,
Kwanzaa, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and the Chinese New Year.

The parade will include fl oats, lights, cold-air balloons and marching bands.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront
Dec. 31, 6 p.m. and midnight
The city will shoot off fi reworks twice to celebrate the end of 2022 and the
start of 2023 at this increasingly popular event. The fi reworks can be seen from
throughout much of the city, although Penn’s Landing will off er the best views.

Mummers Parade
Jan. 1, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Broad Street, Philadelphia
No list of Philadelphia events would be complete without a nod to the
Mummers. The annual parade still draws a crowd, as 10,000 costumed march-
ers travel down Broad Street. Root for your favorite comic, fancies, string
bands, fancy brigades and wench brigades.

The Philadelphia Auto Show
Jan. 28-Feb. 5
Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia
Whether you’re in the market for a new car or truck or are just browsing, the
auto show has become a popular annual event, with thousands attending. Aside
from the newest off erings, the classic cars on display are always a hit, such as a
van tricked out to look like the Mystery Machine from “Scooby Doo.” JE
visit your favorite bookstore
or tupress.temple.edu
agotlieb@midatlanticmedia.com JEWISHEXPONENT.COM
23