Sight Center City, Broad Street & South Philly
Philadelphia City Hall
A sight in Center City, Broad Street & South Philly, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Jan 1 morning.
Why go
The parade starts here and the judges sit on the west side by Dilworth Park, where groups stop for their full routines.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Broad Street & South Philly, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia and Dilworth Park.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Center City
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Jan 1 morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Broad Street & South Philly. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
Hotel in a domed former bank building on Broad Street, a block south of City Hall and Christmas Village.
Stay · Philadelphia · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Dilworth Park
Plaza on the west side of City Hall with an outdoor ice rink and a lit Wintergarden in the holiday season.
Activity · Philadelphia · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3McGillin'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 · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4McGillin's Olde Ale House
Philadelphia's oldest continuously operating tavern, open since 1860.
Drinks · Philadelphia · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Christmas Village in Philadelphia
German-style Christmas market in LOVE Park and around City Hall, with wooden stalls, ornaments, bratwurst and Glühwein.
Shopping · Philadelphia · 0.2 mi straight-line - 6Reading Terminal Market
1893 market hall with Amish bakeries and Philly sandwich counters.
Food · Philadelphia · 0.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Philadelphia City Hall is a stop on our Philadelphia New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Broad Street & South Philly
Another curated sight 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 Philadelphia City Hall itself, we suggest: Jan 1 morning.
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
- 39.95239, -75.16360
- Destination
- Broad Street & South Philly, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia City Hall: quick answers
How much time do you need at Philadelphia City Hall?
Plan on about an hour at Philadelphia City Hall. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia City Hall?
Our pick: Jan 1 morning. Insider tip: Stand near the judging area to see complete performances rather than marching.
Is Philadelphia City Hall free?
Yes, we list Philadelphia City Hall as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Philadelphia City Hall?
Philadelphia City Hall appears on Philadelphia New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Philadelphia City Hall 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
- Fancy Brigade Finale Activity
- Geno's Steaks Food
- Two Street Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.