Pennsylvania Convention Center
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Originally opened in 1993 and expanded and renovated in 2011, the Pennsylvania Convention Center is a public multiuse facility located in Philadelphia's Center City neighborhood. Occupying four city blocks, the facility hosts conferences, conventions, exhibitions, events and performances. The facility hosts the annual Fancy Brigade Finale of the
Mummer's Parade
, held in Philadelphia each New Year's Day, as well as the yearly Philadelphia Auto Show and
Philadelphia Flower Show
. The center also hosts events like Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia and US Lacrosse LaxCon. See what the latest hubbub in Philly is all about. Get your Pennsylvania Convention Center tickets at StubHub.
''When set up for theater and performances, the Pennsylvania Convention Center can seat from 40 to 10,000 people.'
'Located in Center City's heart, the Pennsylvania Convention Center is easily accessible via numerous public transportation modes, including bus, regional rail and subway. You can find out more about taking public transportation to the center by contacting the provider directly. Options include PATCO, SEPTA and New Jersey Transit.'
'Numerous parking lots are located in the streets immediately surrounding the Pennsylvania Convention Center, including those run by ABM Parking, Parkway Corporation, Park America, Parking Facility and SP+ Parking. While they are all within walking distance from the center, none of them are run by or associated with the center. To find out availability and rates for the time of your visit, get in touch with the Philadelphia Parking Authority.'
'Affiliated with the Pennsylvania Convention Center is the Reading Terminal Market, offering a wide selection of food, including sandwiches, desserts, fine cheeses and fresh produce. Also within proximity of the center are an eclectic assortment of restaurants, like Maggiano's Little Italy, Chima Steakhouse, Porta, Brickwall, Pho Street Vietnamese, Fork and South. The area also boasts Chinatown, with an array of Chinese cuisine, and the Iron Hill Brewery with local craft beers on tap.'
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The Pennsylvania Convention Center is located near Philadelphia's City Hall, Independence Hall, Independence National Historical Park and the Liberty Bell. Also close by the center are the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The center is also close to the
Walnut Street Theatre - Main Stage
, the
Theatre of The Living Arts
and
Academy of Music Philadelphia
.
''The Pennsylvania Convention Center is an ADA-compliant facility.'