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Top Things To Do In Philadelphia Today, June 18

Looking for something to do today? Here are our top three picks…there's something for everyone in the Philadelphia area!

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(L-Reenactor Bill McIlhenny. Matt Schick first child on the left.) (credit: John McDevitt)

Once Upon A Nation 10th Anniversary Celebration

Betsy Ross House and the Signers' Garden
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.historicphiladelphia.org
10 a.m. and 3-4 p.m., FREE

Celebrate 10 years of tours, storytelling, after hours events and more from Historic Philadelphia's "Once Upon A Nation" program with a day of fun and festivities. Starting at 10 a.m., guests will gather at the Betsy Ross House for a flag raising ceremony, and then at 3, expect a "Military Muster" march and dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence behind Independence Hall. Families are welcome and both events are free.

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Pairings on the Parkway

Sister Cities Park
18th St & Ben Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.ccdparks.org
5 – 8 p.m., pay as you go

Live music and BYOB combine for a foolproof evening of fun in Sister Cities Park. Snacks will be available for purchase, too, so you won't go hungry.

Old City Night Market
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Night Market

1300 block of Callowhill St
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.thefoodtrust.org
6 – 10 p.m., pay as you go

Philly's second Night Market is hitting the Callowhill neighborhood tonight. Gather your friends and go hungry; you'll want to feast on all the fabulous food truck fare this event offers.

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