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Broad Street & South Philly

Jan 1 on the Mummers route, from City Hall down to Two Street. This guide pulls together 2 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat from our curated routes.

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Broad Street & South Philly, Pennsylvania, United States
Places
7

2 See · 2 Do · 2 Eat · 1 Drink

Curated routes
1

Philadelphia New Year's Eve

Best season
Dec 30 – Jan 1

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

30°C / 86°F avg high

Coolest month
January

4°C / 38°F avg high

Wettest month
July

about 124 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for Philadelphia, the nearest city we track.

Things to do in Broad Street & South Philly

7 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

2 sights worth building a day around across Center City and Pennsport.

  • Philadelphia City Hall in Broad Street & South PhillyPhoto: Dave Z · CC BY 2.0
    See

    Philadelphia City Hall

    The parade starts here and the judges sit on the west side by Dilworth Park, where groups stop for their full routines.

    Tip Stand near the judging area to see complete performances rather than marching.

    • Center City
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Jan 1 morning
  • Mummers Museum in Broad Street & South PhillyPhoto: Nick-philly · CC BY-SA 4.0
    See

    Mummers Museum

    Museum on 2nd Street with costumes, history and string band displays, in a building covered in Mummers-style tiles.

    Tip Opening days are limited, so check hours before you go.

    • Pennsport
    • $
    • 60 min

Do

2 activities for when the group wants to do more than look across Avenue of the Arts and Market East.

  • Mummers Parade in Broad Street & South PhillyPhoto: Mobilus In Mobili · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Do

    Mummers Parade

    Comics, wenches, string bands and fancy brigades strut down Broad Street every Jan 1; 2026 was the 125th parade.

    Tip Bring a folding chair and a thermos; the parade runs all day and acts come in waves.

    • Avenue of the Arts
    • Free
    • 3 hr
    • Jan 1, from 9 a.m.
  • Fancy Brigade Finale in Broad Street & South PhillyPhoto: ajay_suresh · CC BY 2.0
    Do

    Fancy Brigade Finale

    Ticketed indoor show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center where the fancy brigades perform their full staged acts.

    Tip The 2026 shows ran at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; buy seats ahead.

    • Market East
    • $$
    • 3 hr
    • Jan 1

Eat

Where we would book a table in Broad Street & South Philly in East Passyunk.

  • Pat's King of Steaks in Broad Street & South PhillyPhoto: Jim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Eat

    Pat's King of Steaks

    Corner stand at 9th and Passyunk where the Olivieri family says the cheesesteak began in 1930; open 24 hours.

    Tip Order fast at the window: the steak, 'wit' or 'witout' onions.

    • East Passyunk
    • $
    • 30 min
    • Any time
  • Geno's Steaks in Broad Street & South PhillyPhoto: Wobbanight · CC0
    Eat

    Geno's Steaks

    Pat's neon-lit rival across the intersection, open since 1966 and also open around the clock.

    • East Passyunk
    • $
    • 30 min
    • Late night

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Broad Street & South Philly in Pennsport.

  • Drink

    Two Street

    South 2nd Street in Pennsport, home to many Mummers clubs, where the celebration moves after the parade.

    Tip Expect a street party that runs into the night; it's loud, crowded and very local.

    • Pennsport
    • Free
    • 2 hr
    • Jan 1 evening

How to fit Broad Street & South Philly into a trip

Broad Street & South Philly is stop 2 of 2 on our Philadelphia New Year's Eve route. Follow it as-is or lift Broad Street & South Philly into your own plan.

Weather by month, based on Philadelphia

Our climate figures for Broad Street & South Philly come from Philadelphia, about 1 km (1 mi) away. Average daily highs run from 4°C / 38°F in January to 30°C / 86°F in July. July is the wettest month, with about 124 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for Philadelphia. Philadelphia weather (covers Broad Street & South Philly) →

Near Broad Street & South Philly

8 other destinations from our guides within about 150 km (93 mi), measured in a straight line.

Broad Street & South Philly questions, answered

How many days do you need in Broad Street & South Philly?

On our Philadelphia New Year's Eve route it is stop 2 of 2 in a 3-day trip. Split evenly, that is about 2 days here, an estimate rather than a rule. The listed visit times for our 7 places add up to roughly 11 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Broad Street & South Philly best known for?

Jan 1 on the Mummers route, from City Hall down to Two Street. Standouts on our list: Philadelphia City Hall (The parade starts here and the judges sit on the west side by Dilworth Park, where groups stop for their full routines); Mummers Museum (Museum on 2nd Street with costumes, history and string band displays, in a building covered in Mummers-style tiles); Mummers Parade (Comics, wenches, string bands and fancy brigades strut down Broad Street every Jan 1; 2026 was the 125th parade).

When is the best time to visit Broad Street & South Philly?

Our Philadelphia New Year's Eve route is best Dec 30 – Jan 1. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for nearby Philadelphia put the warmest highs in July (30°C / 86°F), the coolest in January (4°C / 38°F) and the most rain in July (about 124 mm).

What are the best things to do in Broad Street & South Philly?

Start with Mummers Parade, Philadelphia City Hall, Fancy Brigade Finale and Mummers Museum. Our guide lists 7 places in all, from 2 sights, 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in Broad Street & South Philly?

Our picks: Pat's King of Steaks (East Passyunk); Geno's Steaks (East Passyunk). Order fast at the window: the steak, 'wit' or 'witout' onions (Pat's King of Steaks).

What is near Broad Street & South Philly?

The closest destinations in our guides are Philadelphia (about 1 km / 1 mi), Center City & Penn's Landing (about 2 km / 1 mi) and Kennett Square (about 48 km / 30 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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