89th Annual Easter Promenade
When: Sunday, April 17th, 12:30pm
Where: Kick-off at 5th & South Street + Best Dressed Contest at Headhouse Plaza
Hop on over to the South Street Headhouse District for the 89th Annual Easter Promenade on Sunday, April 17th! This popular Easter tradition is free, family-friendly, bunny-positive, and stuffed with razzle dazzle!
The promenade kicks off at 12:30pm at 5th & South Street, and ends at the new Headhouse Plaza on 2nd & Lombard Street! Master of Ceremonies Henri David will lead the pack down South Street accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Cottontail and several of their fuzzy rabbit friends (and they all love to take selfies)!
The Best Dressed Contest will commence at the Headhouse Plaza. The categories for this year’s contest are as follows:
+ Best Dressed Infants/Babies
+Â Best Dressed Boy (Ages 2-5)
+ Best Dressed Girl (Ages 2-5)
+ Best Dressed Boy (Ages 6-10)
+ Best Dressed Girl (Ages 6-10)
+ Best Dressed Boy (Ages 11-17)
+ Best Dressed Girl (Ages 11-17)
+ Best Dressed Woman
+ Best Dressed Man
+ Best Dressed Family
+ Best Dressed Pet
+ Best Easter Bonnet
+ Best South Street Razzle Dazzle
Contest winner prizes include gift cards to Ham + Bone, Head House Books, Moon + Arrow, NEWSBOY Hats, Philly AIDS Thrift, Queen & Rook, Scoop DeVille, Spread Bagelry / Cozette Pizza, & YOWIE. Participants are welcome to join whichever gender category best fits them.
Whether you’re looking for a bite to eat, or a full meal for the whole family, the South Street Headhouse District has restaurants, streeteries, cafes, and bars ready to serve you! Do your pre- and post-Easter shopping in the South Street Headhouse District, including everything from Easter outfits to Easter gifts, and you’ll be one happy, hoppy bunny! Need a fresh cut, color, or styling? Or maybe a fresh coat of nail polish? Treat yourself to dozens of services in the South Street Headhouse District so you feel refreshed and energized for the big day!
While you’re in the area, don’t forget to participate in the South Street Egg Hunt—your egg basket could be full of $$$!
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COVID-19 Protocols:
While the entirety of the Promenade is outdoors, masks are highly encouraged at all times. Please mask up while entering businesses as we approach the April 18th indoor mask mandate.