Welcoming Week 2017

Participate in the wonderful events hosted by the Office of Immigrant Affairs during Welcoming America's National Welcoming Week! Every year in September, events from flag raisings to music and dance performances to language classes and more take place right here in Philadelphia. The events run from Friday, September 15 to Monday, September 25. 

For a full list of activities, please visit the city's website page.

Tell us about your experience on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @Phillyfunguide!  

Global Feast at Reading Terminal Market

Come out to the Reading Terminal Market on September 23 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Global Feast, a festival in support of Peace Day Philly. 

The event celebrates Philadelphia’s cosmopolitan canopy through food and culture. The day’s activities will include intercultural food demos, live fusion music from local musicians including Farah Siraj (12 p.m. – 1 p.m.), children’s peace activities, and an interactive public art project. 

Together for Peace Concert

This very special Peace Day Concert will feature a local and global talents! World Fusion Artist Farah Siraj fuses her influences of middle eastern music, flamenco, jazz, bossa and pop. She has performed at venues worldwide including the United Nations, Nobel Prize Hall, the World Economic Forum and the Kennedy Center. As a humanitarian, Farah focuses on raising awareness about the consequences of war and violence, and advocates for women’s rights, refugee rights and animal rights.