Date:
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Event Status: Available
Join us via Zoom to learn about the 100+ miles of adventure that comprise Walk Around Philadelphia as we set out to explore the city's edge.
- Get a virtual guided tour of the city's border
- Meet the artist/organizer & fellow perimeter walkers
- Get answers to FAQ & learn about the walk's evolution
- Consider joining an upcoming segment!
A true 'fringe' experience at the city's margins, 12th Walk Around Philadelphia will be split into 12 segments over four weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) Aug 12th – Sept 17th.
A companion exhibition upstairs at Cherry Street Pier runs June 15th through September 23rd.
Register for this virtual event to learn more about the walk and connect to the growing community of perimeter walkers.
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Upcoming Events
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Edge Event: Sound Bath @ RAIR [Available]
on May 25th 2025 at 9:05 am
Join RAIR for a series of morning and evening Sound Ceremonies featuring gongs created from reclaimed metals created by fellowship artist Guadalupe Maravilla.
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Perimeter Picnic + Walk at Pennypack on the Delaware [Available]
on May 25th 2025 at 12:00 pm
Join us for a short walk in Pennypack on the Delaware with an optional BYO-picnic lunch beforehand!
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Virtual info session / open house [Available]
on Jun 17th 2025 at 5:30 pm
Join us via Zoom for a chance to connect to the city's edge from the comfort of your own home. This is an opportunity to connect to Walk Around Philadelphia, learn about Philly's border & get all of your questions about the Walk answered.
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Caminata en Español: Cherry Street Pier hasta Graffiti Pier [Available]
on Jul 6th 2025 at 1:00 pm
Walk Around Philadelphia les invita a unirse con nosotres para explorar las fronteras de la ciudad. ¡Esta caminata de Cherry Street Pier hasta Graffiti Pier será uno de nuestros primeros paseos dirigidos especÃficamente a personas hispanohablantes!
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Caminata en Español: Cherry Street Pier hasta Pier 68 [Available]
on Jul 19th 2025 at 11:00 am
Walk Around Philadelphia les invita a unirse a nosotres para explorar las fronteras de la ciudad. ¡Esta caminata de Cherry Street Pier hasta Pier 68 será uno de nuestros primeros paseos dirigidos especÃficamente a personas hispanohablantes!
Exhibitions & Installations
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How Philly Moves – mural at PHL
from 13th Jun 2022 to 31st Dec 2025
Check out the largest mural in Philadelphia (named one of the country's best public art projects by Americans for the Arts)
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Walk Around Philadelphia: DIY on your own anytime
from 1st Jun 2023 to 1st Jun 2030
Excited about the walk and want to go out and do a segment on your own? Register here to get support materials and plug in to the larger community of perimeter walkers.