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An Evening in Franklin Square

Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30 PM·5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.·Old City

An Evening in Franklin Square

Posted to Old City on June 1, 2026

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Tue, Jun 2 at 5:30pm – 10pm

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200 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, United States

Historic Philadelphia, Inc.'s annual fundraiser celebrating Franklin Square and serving as the exclusive preview of the 2026 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival. The evening includes cocktails, cuisine, a silent auction, the first illumination of the lantern festival, dessert, dancing, and choreographed fountain shows.

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