Happy days are here again: Senior Holiday Gala returns

Eat, drink, and be merry at the 24th Senior Holiday Gala.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is happy to announce the return of the Senior Holiday Gala. The gala took a three-year hiatus, but now the fun is back!

The Gala brings together adults over 55 from across the city for fun, food, and fellowship. This year's gala takes place:

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, 19107.

• Resource Expo at 11 a.m.
• Gala at 12 p.m.

The event is hosted by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and CareGivers America.

Resource Expo

Kick off the day at 11 a.m. with educational opportunities including:

• Information about Older Adult Center (OAC) programming.
• Access to important resources available at OACs and other organizations.

The Gala

From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., attendees can:

• Dance the afternoon away.
• Take fun pictures in the photo booth.
• Eat a tasty catered meal.
• Enjoy live entertainment.
• Participate in the raffle to win valuable prizes.
• Take home a gift to remember this special day.

The Gala began in 1996tobring together seniors from across the city for a special holiday-season event. The holidays can be a tough time for some seniors. The Gala gives them something to look forward to. It is an opportunity to celebrate the season with friends in a safe, structured, and fun environment. Past gatherings have been attended bymore than 1,200 older adults.

How to attend

Tickets to the gala are $40 per person. Purchase a ticket at these Older Adult Centers:

• Juniata Park Older Adult Center (1251 East Sedgley Ave., 19134)
• Mann Older Adult Center (3201 N. 5th St., 19140)
• MLK Older Adult Center (2101 W. Cecil B. Moore Ave., 19121)
• Northeast Older Adult Center (8101 Bustleton Ave., 19152)
• South Philadelphia Older Adult Center (1430 E. Passyunk Ave., 19147)
• West Oak Lane Senior Center (7201 Ogontz Ave., 19138)

For additional information, contact [email protected]