Activity Market East, Broad Street & South Philly
Fancy Brigade Finale
An activity in Market East, Broad Street & South Philly, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Jan 1.
Why go
Ticketed indoor show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center where the fancy brigades perform their full staged acts.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Broad Street & South Philly, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Reading Terminal Market and Philadelphia City Hall.
- Type
- Activity · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Market East
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Jan 1
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Broad Street & South Philly. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Reading Terminal Market
1893 market hall with Amish bakeries and Philly sandwich counters.
Food · Philadelphia · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Philadelphia City Hall
The parade starts here and the judges sit on the west side by Dilworth Park, where groups stop for their full routines.
Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line - 3Dilworth Park
Plaza on the west side of City Hall with an outdoor ice rink and a lit Wintergarden in the holiday season.
Activity · Philadelphia · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4Christmas Village in Philadelphia
German-style Christmas market in LOVE Park and around City Hall, with wooden stalls, ornaments, bratwurst and Glühwein.
Shopping · Philadelphia · 0.3 mi straight-line - 5The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
Hotel in a domed former bank building on Broad Street, a block south of City Hall and Christmas Village.
Stay · Philadelphia · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6McGillin's Olde Ale House
Tavern on Drury Street, open since 1860 and the oldest continuously operating in the city.
Drinks · Center City & Penn's Landing · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Fancy Brigade Finale is a stop on our Philadelphia New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Broad Street & South Philly
Another curated activity in Broad Street & South Philly. See the full Broad Street & South Philly guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Philadelphia
Our climate figures for Broad Street & South Philly come from nearby Philadelphia. Average daily highs in Philadelphia run from 38°F in January to 86°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Fancy Brigade Finale itself, we suggest: Jan 1.
Modelled monthly averages for Philadelphia from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Philadelphia weather by month (covers Broad Street & South Philly).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 39.95494, -75.16015
- Destination
- Broad Street & South Philly, Pennsylvania
Fancy Brigade Finale: quick answers
How much time do you need at Fancy Brigade Finale?
Plan on about 3 hours at Fancy Brigade Finale. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Fancy Brigade Finale?
Our pick: Jan 1. Insider tip: The 2026 shows ran at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; buy seats ahead.
Which TripsCircle routes include Fancy Brigade Finale?
Fancy Brigade Finale appears on Philadelphia New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Fancy Brigade Finale to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Broad Street & South Philly.
Plan Broad Street & South Philly
- Broad Street & South Philly travel guide 7 places
- Philadelphia weather (covers Broad Street & South Philly) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Broad Street & South Philly
- Geno's Steaks Food
- Two Street Drinks
- Mummers Museum Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.