2nd street festival is Always on the first Sunday in August!
This is the 12th year of the 2nd St Festival and it is because of the tremendous efforts of our sponsors, volunteers, and the Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association that this has become such a huge success.
The last three years, the festival raised $60,000 toward the creation of a business improvement district in Northern Liberties.
Founded in 2008 by several local business owners, 2nd St Festival has grown into one of the largest annual street festivals in Philadelphia, spanning several blocks in Northern Liberties and drawing upwards of 40,000 people! Always the first Sunday in August, the neighborhood and comes alive with food, libations and entertainment!
This is the 12th year of the 2nd St Festival and it is because of the tremendous efforts of our sponsors, volunteers, and the Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association that this has become such a huge success.
The last three years, the festival raised $60,000 toward the creation of a business improvement district in Northern Liberties.
Founded in 2008 by several local business owners, 2nd St Festival has grown into one of the largest annual street festivals in Philadelphia, spanning several blocks in Northern Liberties and drawing upwards of 40,000 people! Always the first Sunday in August, the neighborhood and comes alive with food, libations and entertainment!
The 2nd St Festival was started in 2008 by 2nd Street business owners Owen Kamihira (El Camino Real), Oron Daskal (North Bowl & South Bowl) and William Reed (Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda's & The International) with the goal of bringing people to the neighbor in a fun and engaging way.
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The festival has evolved over the years. Our mission: to fund a business improvement district for the neighborhood. This entity is responsible for creating the best possible business climate in Northern Liberties by way of block beautification, improved lighting, street and sidewalk cleaning and similar benefits that will increase foot traffic.
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GETTING HERE:
- THE FESTIVAL IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM THE MARKET FRANKFORD SEPTA train line and then getting off at the SPRING GARDEN stop.
- Bus routes 5 and 15 typically route down 2nd Street and will be running an alternate routes through Northern Liberties the day of the festival.
For GPS coordinating: the festival spans the 600-1100 blocks of N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Please ORDER UBER/LYFT to THE NORTH OR SOUTH BORDERS (GIRARD AVE OR SPRING GARDEN) during the festival.
