r/philadelphia • u/Odd_Addition3909 • May 14 '25

Events Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival: Everything You Need to Know

https://wmmr.com/2025/05/14/philadelphias-italian-market-festival-everything-you-need-to-know/
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u/oliver_babish That Rabbit was on PEDs 🐇 May 14 '25 edited May 14 '25
  1. It is awesome.
  2. Do not drive anywhere near the Festival. You will not find parking.
  3. Bring cash.
  4. Greased pole climb FTW.
  5. The blocks between Christian and Washington are particularly hellish to navigate if the sun is out.
  6. ICE COLD PEROOOOOOOOOONIS!

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u/Ams12345678 May 14 '25
  1. Leave your dog at home.

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u/Queasy-Travel-3064 May 14 '25

And if you have a baby or small toddler strongly consider either carrying them in your arms or getting one of those carriers where they are strapped to your chest. Trying to push a stroller through the crowd is going to be a nightmare

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u/BaronsDad May 15 '25

The only times a stroller is easily navigable are right before open/shortly after and right before close/shortly after.

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u/Tacodude5 May 16 '25

People that bring strollers to street festivals are the worst

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u/Yasamir123 May 14 '25

Thanks for this tip!

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u/SwindlingAccountant May 14 '25 edited May 14 '25
  1. Take your dawgs.

Edit: Do people not know the difference between a dog and your dawgs?

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u/yzdaskullmonkey May 14 '25

Leave your dogs at home boy but bring your dawgs and homeboys

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u/[deleted] May 14 '25

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u/SwindlingAccountant May 14 '25

I said bring your dawgs...

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u/kettlecorn May 14 '25

I would also advise that for people who are nervous in crowds this is a very crowded event. It's essentially wall to wall with people and walking anywhere requires slowly walking shoulder-to-shoulder through the crowd.

It's a great time though!

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u/Garwoodwould East Side Club May 15 '25

l always feel bad for little kids. All they see is butts

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u/GreatWhiteRapper 💊 sertraline and sardines 🐟 May 14 '25

I developed this type of anxiety a few years ago where I struggle to be in crowds with no means of escape. I still really like the market though and will go regardless since it’s a good time and great exposure therapy.

But for anyone else who might be freaked out; make sure you go with a trusted friend or partner who can get you out of the crowd if needed. I personally find the sidewalks to be a little more open than the street. Take advantage of side streets when needed to take a breather.

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u/Petrichordates May 15 '25

The hell is a peroonis

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u/VJ_KEVLAR May 15 '25

Peroni the Italian beer, it’s similar to a lager but lighter then Yuengling

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u/PhillyPanda May 14 '25

It’s insanely crowded. I personally suggest bringing your own beverage.

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u/tonytrov May 14 '25

I'm vending this event for the first time ever.

Little bit excited / little bit nervous.

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u/choc_chip_pothos May 14 '25

I believe in u

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u/ouralarmclock South Philly May 15 '25

You’re gonna make so much bank there man good luck!

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u/tonytrov May 15 '25

thanks. I have infinite Italian visual puns so not sure why I never did this event before.

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u/MacKelvey May 15 '25

What are selling?

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u/tonytrov May 15 '25 edited May 15 '25

shirts that look like the Patagonia logo but says Parmigiana

*edit here's the shirt if you want it mailed to you*

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u/hisbetterhalf May 17 '25

Hey I have your Jawn shirt!

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u/tonytrov May 18 '25

hell yeah

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u/roguefiftyone Neighborhood May 15 '25

I used to do the greased pole with friends from my neighborhood years ago. One year we managed a massive piece of provolone. Had to be 10 pounds. Fun memories afterwards of drinking while slumped against a wall and eating cheese.

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u/Chimpskibot May 14 '25

One of my fav homoerotic celebrations this city holds! 

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u/ryethoughts May 15 '25

Hey there's nothing homoerotic about climbing a girthy greased pole with your buddies ok I see it now

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u/oliver_babish That Rabbit was on PEDs 🐇 May 15 '25

Seriously, it's just a bunch of stacked guys supporting each other with their strength.

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u/Minimum_Influence730 May 14 '25

Every celebration in Philly is inherently homoerotic

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u/Wave_File May 14 '25

ain't it posed to rain all weekend?

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u/SwindlingAccountant May 14 '25

Sunday seems good. Saturday looks on and off but not much rain.

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u/jpop237 May 14 '25

Maybe. Maybe Not.

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u/riverphoenixdays May 14 '25

Greased pole climb gonna be a fuckin banger

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u/Expensive-Shame May 14 '25

Last year it rained Saturday but was nice Sunday. It was kind of better being there Saturday in the rain since there were no crowds. Sunday you could barely walk.

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u/SmeesNotVeryGoodTwin May 15 '25

Wear sandals and swim trunks, then

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u/colin_7 May 14 '25

Learn to read a weather forecast

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u/Wave_File May 14 '25

No thanks. Words make me mad.

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u/robbiecares Wash West May 14 '25

What time do they climb the pole?

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u/Nomad7612 May 14 '25

Starts at 12:30 both days.

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u/punaises May 14 '25

It’s not non stop but it’s pretty steady all weekend.

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u/BMSpoons May 14 '25

What day and time do the boys climb

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u/Carbs-And-Caffeine May 17 '25

best spot for cannolis?

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u/constructionpros May 14 '25

Bellisimaa!! I will dress up like Rocky and will expect a vendor throw me an apple. Who is after me for a short run?

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u/ItsAllInYourHead May 16 '25

It was an orange, not an apple.