About this Event
During this free, family-friendly event, Noble Street will come alive with family-friendly activities, live performances, and public displays. Block party attendees will learn about the Three Mile Vision for the Rail Park and connect with the diverse communities that neighbor and are newly connected by the park's route.
Block Party Highlights Include:
-People’s Paper Co-op, a women-led advocacy project of the Village of Arts & Humanities, will premiere their multimedia installation Liberation Journeys which highlights the impact of the criminal justice system on women in Philadelphia, and celebrates their individual and collective journeys towards freedom.
-Got a garden at home or in your community? Bring seeds from your edible, ornamental, and heirloom plants to the Block Party to participate in a Seed Swap hosted by Truelove Seeds, Bahay215, and Asian Arts Initiative. You’ll have the opportunity to share the story of your seeds and swap with other participants.
-Friends of Mathias Baldwin Park is popping up to share some Pennsylvania & Reading Railroad artifacts and stories. One reason they call it heavy industry: a foot of railroad rail weighs 40 pounds; one railroad tie weighs 200 pounds; two tie plates per tie at 20 pounds each; rail anchors two per tie at 5 pounds each; at least six spikes per tie at one pound each! 2800 ties per mile! Handle all of these and feel their heft. In addition, learn all about the history of the Baldwin Park neighborhood through which the future Rail Park cuts from 16th to 22nd Street.
-Sol Garden Studio is bringing the Sol Garden experience outside to the Rail Park. Clear your mind with a guided meditation or connect with the Earth during a plant potting activity.
-Party under the Viaduct at the Trestle Inn! The bar will open up at 3 PM, plus a DJ and Go-Go dancers on Callowhill Street all day.
-Drop in to the skatepark on Noble Street with your skateboard, roller skates, or roller blades.
-Decorate matching bandanas for you and your furry friend with Heart & Paw.
-SNACKTIME, a Philly-based 7 piece brass band, will close out the evening with a two hour performance, from 6-8 PM. Get ready to sing and dance along to hits from all eras and genres.
Plus more activities to be announced! Full Itinerary for the day and Know Before You Go Guide to come.
*In case of inclement weather, the Block Party will be postponed to Sunday, June 12, 2022.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Rail Park, 1300 Noble Street, Philadelphia, United States
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