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But that's only one facet of this melting pot, called the city of Philadelphia. The first in the nation African-American society was formed here. The many historic markers on the city's streets records, the physical places of these events and makes for some interesting reading.
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Notable Philadelphia
Philadelphia: First U.S Government Independence Hall Senate Congress Carpenter Hall Liberty Bell
Ben Franklin Parkway vista City Hall Ben Franklin Institute Love park Philadelphia museum at Eakins Oval Free library Swann Memorial Fountain Logan's Circle Americas First Black Society Historic African-American landmarks Forging Freedom: History of America'sfirst Black society.
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Historic African-American landmarks Forging Freedom: History of America'sfirst Black society.
Philadelphia Caribbean Community
Philadelphia Caribbean Communityis seeing an influx of New Yorkers. Though not to the City of Philadelphia proper, but to its surrounding suburbs. Granted that while New York City is a magnet for working class immigrants from all over the world. Caribbean peoples are essentially country oriented folks. Phila Puerto Rican Parade 2006 Twentieth Annual Caribbean Festival Philly Carnival 2006 Caribb-America pageant '05 Caribbean America pageant Philadelphia Caribbean threads "Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant" African Diaspora Art an Entertainment Ring
States Trivia Philadelphia-reflections Philadelphia's Historic interest Amber Alert City of Philadelphia The Holiday spirit in NE, Philadelphia 2006
Philadelphia Events 2006 Phila Puerto Rican Parade 2006 Twentieth Annual Caribbean Festival African American Unity Day Philly Carnival 2006 Rittenhouse Row. Spring festival The one of a kind Mummers Parade -- Broadway-type performances on the streets of Philadelphia. When practically everyone else in the country are done with their New Year's celebration. The highlight of Philadelphia begins. Philly Mummers historic context Philadelphia Mummers 2006 Philadelphia Mummers 2007 Philadelphia Flower Show 2007 Philadelphia Flower Show 2006 -- oldest and largest of it's kind. More Philadelphia Events Independence Day Parade '04 Boscov's Thanksgiving Parade '04
Philadelphia Flower Show 2007 Philadelphia Flower Show 2006 -- oldest and largest of it's kind.
Philadelphia Events 2005
Alo Brasil- Percussion, Song and Dance Philadelphia Puerto Rican Parade South Street Caribbean parade 19th Annual Caribbean Festivala Philadelphia Flower Show 2005 African-American Art Expo 2005
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