Reading Terminal and Philly PHLASH Partner Up to Provide Shuttles to The Flower Show and Gift Cards
If you plan on attending the Philadelphia Flower Show, here’s a way to save on gas and money. Reading Terminal Market and the Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC) are partnering to provide a transportation package for visitors to the 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show. Roundtrip shuttle service from Reading Terminal Market to FDR Park will be an exclusive route serviced by the Philly PHLASH® Downtown Loop, the seasonal transit service operated by the Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC). Purchasers will also receive a $10 Reading Terminal Market gift card valid at all Market merchants and a reusable Reading Terminal tote. The package is priced at $20 tickets are available for purchase exclusively at www.phlvisitorcenter.com/RTM-Flower-PHLASH.
“We know so many Flower Show attendees value a stop at Reading Terminal Market as part of their full experience and we wanted to create an accessible way for guests to get the best of both worlds,” said Annie Allman, Reading Terminal Market CEO and General Manager. “After a successful run during the 2021 Flower Show, we are excited to once again partner with IVCC to offer this service.”
The Reading Terminal Market Flower Show Shuttle package is available to purchase for any date of the 2022 Flower Show, June 11 – 19. After purchasing online, visitors can redeem their digital ticket at City Kitchen in Reading Terminal Market on their selected day from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. to receive the wristband required to ride the PHLASH as well as the accompanying gift card and tote bag.
“Working with our partners along the route that support the PHLASH Downtown Loop service annually, like Reading Terminal Market, and concept new and exciting programming where the PHLASH can provide a unique visitor experience is always a successful venture.” said Jennifer Nagle, Executive Vice President, Independence Visitor Center Corporation, managing organization of the Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop.
The Philly PHLASH will pick up and drop off on the northeast side of 12th and Arch Streets conveniently located outside Reading Terminal Market and the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The shuttle will pick up at 12th and Arch every hour on the half hour starting at 9:30 a.m. and depart from the FDR Park drop off point every hour on the hour with the final pickup at 8 pm. Visitors arriving by SEPTA Regional Rail can quickly access the pickup location by taking the train to Jefferson Station. If driving, package purchasers can park at one of the many parking garages within just a few blocks of the Market.
