Hop on down to South Street Headhouse District for some FREE, egg-citing family fun during the 84th annual Easter Promenade on April 5. Come dressed in your Sunday Best and promenade down South Street in this grand and popular tradition that last year drew record crowds. Master of ceremonies Henri David returns to lead the parade from the corner of Passyunk Avenue/South Street down to Headhouse Square on 2nd Street. Enjoy Easter treats, live music from the Philadelphia Freedom Band, the Bunny Hop, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cottontail, and much more until 2:00 p.m. Bring your camera and stick around to meet the Easter Bunny himself, and see who wins the best dressed contests!
Children and adults can enter to be crowned Best Dressed or Best Easter Bonnet – even your pet can win big if he or she is looking spiffy. Celebrity judges will announce the winners in 12 categories, including:
Best Dressed Little Girl (2-5 years)
Best Dressed Little Boy (2-5 years)
Best Dressed Young Girl (6-12 years)
Best Dressed Young Boy (6-12 years)
Best Dressed Teen Girl (13-19 years)
Best Dressed Teen Boy (13-19 years)
Best Dressed Woman (20+ years)
Best Dressed Man (20+ years)
Best Dressed Family
Best Dressed Pet
Best Easter Bonnet
Best South Street Razzle Dazzle
Don’t miss this FREE family event, filled with fun and surprises. Come to the District before the Promenade or stay afterwards to enjoy a fabulous brunch at one of its restaurants or enjoy a day of shopping in its wide variety of stores.
Special Easter brunches will include:
Bridget Foy’s
200 South Street
Enjoy brunch with your family starting bright and early at 9:00 a.m. with the full brunch menu and several special additions. Highlights will include Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes, Shrimp and Grits and Eggs Benedict.
Me N Mo Meatballs and More
214 South Street
Bring the whole family for Easter Sunday brunch and Sunday supper that will feature the regular menu plus menu additions. Specials will include lamb meatballs with a Barolla rosemary wine reduction, veggie balls with mushroom cream sauce and chicken meatballs with shallots and white wine. For the smallest of bunnies, Me N Mo Meatballs and More will have free treats for the kids (while supplies last).
Redwood
340 South Street
Enjoy a special three course Easter brunch from 10:00am to 4:00pm for $26.00 including appetizer, brunch entree and dessert. Standard menu will also be available. Offerings will include Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, Veal Shortrib Hash and Chicken/Waffles.
Twisted Tail
509 South Second Street
Enjoy Easter brunch in Headhouse Square right next to the main promenade stage from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Twisted Tail will serve a la carte from their standard brunch menu plus offer feature dishes.
Also open on Easter Sunday with regular menus:
Brauhaus Schmitz
718 South Street
Enjoy selections from the standard lunch menu beginning at 11:30am.
Supper
926 South Street
Brunch will be served 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with standard brunch menu that includes Red Velvet Pancakes, Supper Fritata, Blue Corn Mango Pancakes and more.
For more information about the Easter Promenade, visit www.southstreet.com.
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