Category Archives: Italian Market

The Return of the Scarecrow

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Joe_Williams

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 →

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Halloween 2026

Posted on October 31, 2026 by Joe_Williams

A mysterious, wraith-like figure shambles through the haunted streets of South Philadelphia.

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RIP Joe Brown

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Joe

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Italian Market staple Joe Brown Tartaglia. Shopping on 9th Street will not be the same.

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Italian Market Festival 2026

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Tina Garceau

The Italian Market Festival is being held on South 9th Street this weekend – lots of food, drink, and the Procession of the Saints!

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9th Street Frosty

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Tina Garceau

With the temperatures being what they are in Philly, this snowman’s going to be around until March!

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Sunflowers

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Tina Garceau
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Dos Amigos

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Tina Garceau

When I go to the market, every once in a while I’ll come across some terrific graphics on discarded produce boxes. Like this happy pair of avocados who accept their fate of being mashed on some millennial’s toast!

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Sunflowers in South Philadelphia

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Joe_Williams

Springing up along a utility pole outside of the Italian Market

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Italian Market Festival – Procession of the Saints

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Tina Garceau

According to St. Paul’s Parish this is a procession of statues of Roman Catholic Saints led through the street by a traditional Italian brass band. People carry or walk with statues in order to thank a saint for blessings they … Continue reading →

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