Produced by the Center City District (CCD)
About this Event
Center City District invites pedestrians to enjoy a car-free holiday shopping experience on Sunday, December 6 during the final Open Streets: West Walnut of the year.
Starting at 10 a.m.-5 p.m., sections of Walnut and 18th streets will be closed to vehicular traffic for guests to stroll, shop and socialize. Closures include:
- 1400 block of Walnut
- 1500 block of Walnut
- 1600 block of Walnut
- 1700 block of Walnut
- 1800 block of Walnut
- 18th Street from Locust to Sansom
- 18th from Sansom to Chestnut
18th & Walnut is the only fully closed intersection. Cross streets will remain open at 15th, 16th, 17th and Sansom.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN OPEN STREETS: WEST WALNUT: Your participation is requested, but not mandatory! Businesses are encouraged to participate by offering fun activations to enhance their marketing, such as:
In-store special events or entertainment
Sidewalk sales
Expanded outdoor dining
Community/charity programming
Please keep in mind that all events are individually produced by each retailer, boutique, stylist, restaurant etc.
Our press release and website will go live on Thursday, November 5. The sooner you submit, the more promotion you will receive.
Throughout the day, CCD will be providing fun seasonal programming like a visit from Santa, holiday carolers, and the return of our Ice Piano! Our partners at Ice Sculpture Philly will be offering discounted custom ice sculptures to place in front of businesses. THIS IS OPTIONAL.
Event venue & nearby stays
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