The finish line at the 2015 PhiladelphiaMarathon.

The 2015 6abc Thanksgiving Day ParadePhoto by: O. Gillison, OSE

What do you think of when you hear that the month of Novemberis here? Do you think of eating lots of turkey and stuffing withfriends and family for Thanksgiving dinner? Do you think of thecooling fall weather and all the warm drinks like hot chocolate andhot apple cider? Perhaps you think of the longer nights aheadthanks to the end of Daylight Savings Time. Or could it be that youbegin to reflect on all the amazing events you’ve been to this year?We sure do and there are still a few more events happening thismonth.

The 6�� of November will mark the City’s 2ⁿ� Annual Veteran’s DayParade and new this year there will be a festival with food, games,and music for everyone. Be sure to come out and enjoy thefestivities beginning at 12 Noon. Next up, the PhiladelphiaMarathon Weekend occurs November 19�� and 20�� with the ½Marathon, Rothman 8K and Kids Fun Run happening on the 19��and the full marathon on the 20��. Turkey Day is on November 24��this year complete with the 6abc Thanksgiving Day Parade, theSchuylkill Navy Run and the Turkey Trot.

We love watching the seasons change in November andenjoying the crisp, cool fall air at these events. Throughoutthe month we’ll be using the #cOSEyingup at all the eventswe attend, so keep your eyes open!

Also, stay tuned next month for our “Conversation with theDirector” article, recapping what a fabulous year we havehad here. It’s gone by so quickly and there is a lot to talkabout. We will be sending out our end of the year survey innext month’s issue as well. All of your feedback helps us keepthe newsletter fresh and filled with all the information youwant to know.

Finally, share our new video with your friends! We want toshow the world how awesome Phillyreally is, and you all are the ones tomake that happen. Thank you all andHappy November!

www.phlevents.org: Your Online Destination GuideBy: Natalie Faragalli

Hello to our loyal subscribers and Welcome to our new friends! By nowyou should be aware that we have a new “one-stop shop” website,www.phlevents.org. Launched in February 2016, our site was createdto help ease the process of planning and applying for special eventpermits. Hopefully you are able to utilize all of the guides andinformation we provide to help make your event management easy! Ifnot, don’t fret—we’ll take you on a mini website tour!

Atop of our site you’ll notice the menu bar (as seen below). It’s prettyuser-friendly.

If you’re visiting our site for the monthly road closures and parkingrestrictions, check out our OSE Blogs tab. There you’ll find the monthlyroad closure schedule, event-related press releases, and any otherrelevant event-related news.

The Applications tab is where you’ll find a plethora of departmentalapplications. Hover over the applications for a brief description to helpyou ensure that you are completing the proper paperwork.

If you’re still unsure on which application tosubmit, visit our FAQ section. Double clickthe FAQs tab for general frequently askedquestions our office receives. Here you’ll alsofind a Vendor List, with local companies thatoffer event services throughout Philly. If youhover over FAQs, you’ll see a drop downmenu. These three guides were createdspecifically to assist event producers withfood vendor and merchandise vendor relatedinquiries, and safety tips for both producersand attendees.

At the bottom of the homepage is our Social Media section, includingrecent posts, share and follow buttons, upcoming events and recentupdates. Pretty easy right? Let us know what you think of our new siteby submitting a comment via the “Ask Us” tab!

These photos represent a few of the biggest events

in Philly in October. Above is a photo from the PHL

Unity Cup matches. The championship will take

place at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, Nov. 5th.

To the left is a scene from the South Street’s

Blocktoberfest, a street festival take on the popular

Oktoberfest celebration. Below that is hip-hip

artist Common, who performed at this year’s

Neighbor 2 Neighbor Festival. Lastly, October is

Mural Arts Month. We celebrated by attending

many of the mural dedications that took place

throughout the city including the one pictured

located at Broad and Tasker Sts.

October is always a fun month for our office.

Typically, it is the last month for Fall festivals, and

boy did we get a lot! From Old City Festival to

Blocktober Fest and even to the Wizarding World

of Harry Potter at the Chestnut Hill Harry Potter

Festival--all of the Philly neighborhoods took on fall

events in their own unique way. Annual races such

as Light the Night Walk and AIDS Walk Philly took

place along the Parkway and

MLK Drive, in hopes of, once

again, raising record funds

for their respective causes!

As Seen in the Streets

The Long & Short of October

Photo by: O. Gillison

Photo by: O. Gillison

Photo by: N. Faragalli

November 1�� – 7��Universoul Circus – The Mann Center Parking Lot (11/3-11/27)Fleisher Art Day of the Dead Celebration – 700 Catherine St. (11/1)Fleisher Art Day of the Dead Parade – Start & End @ 719 CatherineSt. (11/1)Philadelphia International Unity Cup Championship – CitizensBank Park (11/5)2016 AHA Philadelphia Heart Walk – Start & End Citizen's BankPark (11/5)Veterans Day Celebration – 300-500 Market St. (11/6)Veterans Day Parade – Start: 16th & JFK Blvd.; End: 5th & MarketSt. (11/6)A.B.A.T.E. Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride – Start: Spring Garden &Columbus Blvd.; End: Sugar House Casino (11/6)Run the Bridge 10K and Walk – Start: Ben Franklin Bridge; End:Cambell Field (11/6)No Stomach for Cancer March – Start & End Franklin Square (11/6)Free to Breathe 5K – Start: Memorial Hall; End: Japanese Tea House(11/6)

November 8�� – 14��Election Day – (11/8)Mural Arts Dedication – 200 13th St. (11/10)Veterans Day – (11/11)Aces Museum Veterans Day Celebration – 5800 Germantown Ave.(11/11)Rocky Balboa 5K & 10K – Start & End Eakins Oval (11/12)CW Henry 5K – Start & End CW Henry Schoolyard (11/12)8th Annual Lemon Run – Memorial Hall (11/13)

Novebmer 15�� – 21��Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market – Dilworth Park (11/19-12/24)2016 Philadelphia Half Marathon – Start: 22nd & Ben FranklinParkway; End: Kelly Drive & Spring Garden St. (11/19)Mayfair Thanksgiving Day Parade – Start: 8100 Frankford Ave.; End:6700 Frankford Ave. (11/20)2016 Philadelphia Marathon – Start: 22nd & Ben Franklin Parkway;End: Kelly Drive & Spring Garden St. (11/20)

November 22ⁿ� – 31��Christmas Village – City Hall Courtyard & North Apron (11/24-12/24)Student Peace Walk – Start: NW corner of 4th & Lehigh Ave.; End:4th & Somerset St. (11/22)American Sardine Bar 5th Anniversary Party – 1200 18th St. (11/23)Thanksgiving Day – (11/24)MANNA Fundraiser Event – 2300 Ranstead St. (11/24)6ABC Thanksgiving Day Parade – Start: 20th & JFK Blvd.; End: 25th& Kelly Drive (11/24)Rittenhouse Square Holiday Lighting – Rittenhouse Square (11/29)

For a full detailed list of events, please visit the Calendar on our website!

www.phlevents.org

Special Fact of the Month:Since 1845 all US presidential elections have been held by statute onthe first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in years divisibleby four.