Starting in April, Love Park Will Be Hosting a Six Weekend Multicultural Marketplace
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will bring back its pop-up marketplace in LOVE Park (1600 JFK Boulevard) starting on Friday, April 22. The Spring In LOVE: Multicultural Marketplace is a six weekend outdoor experience beginning Friday, April 22 through Saturday, May 28, 2022 featuring opportunities to shop diverse Philadelphia vendors representing various neighborhoods of the city.
The Spring In LOVE: Multicultural Marketplace will feature diverse local businesses and entrepreneurs selling a range of goods from apparel and accessories, to health and wellness, packaged foods, art, pottery and more. Local food trucks will be on-site selling sweet and savory bites.
The Spring In LOVE: Multicultural Marketplace is a partnership between the Magic Makers Marketing Collective and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. There are still opportunities for diverse local vendors to be part of the popular pop-up market. Interested businesses can apply on Eventbrite here.
The Greater Philadelphia African-American and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce will host storefronts that feature a rotating selection of goods from their retail members. Their storefronts will operate out of repurposed shipping containers, with the exteriors featuring a floral motif designed by muralist, Malachi Floyd, in collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia.
The Spring In LOVE: Multicultural Marketplace will also feature free family-friendly programming such as: live entertainment via local radio stations on Fridays and REC Philly on Saturdays; a cultural performance by Al Bustan on Friday, May 6; day parties on select Sundays by Let’s Rock Recess; and free community yoga and meditation classes.
“We are thrilled to welcome Philadelphia’s diverse local creators back to LOVE Park this spring!” said Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. “Parks & Rec is grateful for this incredible partnership with the Magic Makers Collective and the Greater Philadelphia African-American and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce to showcase the talents of Philadelphia’s multicultural small business community.”
The Spring In LOVE: Multicultural Marketplace will run on Friday and Saturday starting April 22 through May 28 from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and on select Sundays (April 24, May 15, & May 22) from 11:00 a..m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Spring In LOVE: Multicultural Marketplace is supported by Independence Blue Cross, African American Chamber of Commerce, and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
