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Category Archives: Holiday
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican holiday which honors and welcomes back the souls of deceased family members and friends.
Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, November 1st, South Philly
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The Return of the Scarecrow
You can’t keep a good scarecrow down, and neither could we as we decided to revisit this costume and add a few improvements. We fashioned a towering witch’s hat and added glowing red eyes. All told, Lloyd stood about seven … Continue reading
Halloween 2026
A mysterious, wraith-like figure shambles through the haunted streets of South Philadelphia.
Posted in Halloween, Holiday, Italian Market, Looking South
Tagged Halloween 2026, scarecrow, South Philly
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The Joker
Seen on 9th Street this afternoon – nice to see folks getting into the spirit of the holiday!
Posted in Halloween, Holiday, News, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Halloween, South Philly, The Joker
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Happy Halloween!
Posted in Halloween, Holiday, News
Tagged Halloween, Halloween decorations, South Philly, witch
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30 Years!
Today my groom and I celebrate 30 years of wedded bliss. Happy anniversary Joe!
Italian Market Festival 2026
The Italian Market Festival is being held on South 9th Street this weekend – lots of food, drink, and the Procession of the Saints!
Posted in Holiday, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia
Tagged 2026, Italian Market Festival, South Philly
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