Everyone Loves A Phillies Parade!

It’s Parade Day! Yes, folks: Today, for the first time ever, the city of Philadelphia will have a parade.

Okay, so maybe not. But this will be the first time in 25 years a sports team will get a parade in Philadelphia. If you haven’t been paying attention, the Philadelphia Phillies recently became the first pro baseball team to land on the moon. Hence the celebration!

A million billion people will be in the city today to celebrate the team of nine strangers who play in South Philly; it starts at noon at 20th and Market and will get down to the stadiums by about 1:45. Ooh, I’m totally sure Ferko String Band is going to win this year!

As you may have heard, Mayor Nutter has told people not to be a jackass during the parade. During the 1980 parade, liquor stores and banks were closed across the city, but (don’t worry!) this year liquor stores will remain open.