One of the most celebrated authentic German Christmas markets in America has a giant 30-foot-tall surprise to debut this year, according to Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2025.
Christmas Village in Philadelphia, presented by Bank of America, will return to LOVE Park at 1500 JFK Blvd, City Hall’s Courtyard, and the North Broad Section from Thanksgiving Day, September 27th, to Christmas Eve, December 24th, with previews on November 22nd and 23rd.
“Philadelphia’s single largest tourist attraction returns with a brand-new centerpiece that aims to become the most photographed holiday landmark in the city – a dazzling authentic Christmas Pyramid, inspired by traditional wooden pyramids from Germany’s Ore Mountains,” the event planners stated. “This new centerpiece will transform the sightlines of LOVE Park with City Hall behind it and is ready to take over your Instagram feed. It will join the beloved Ferris Wheel and Carousel, tens of thousands of twinkling lights and rows of wooden booths filled with international and local vendors.”
According to the event planners, the Festival of Trees fundraiser at the LOVE Park Welcome Center will return with a record breaking two dozen trees to raise money for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. And Santa Claus will return in the middle of the Festival of Trees for photo opportunities.
“In collaboration with Terrarium Therapy, guests can get creative at the Holiday Greenery Workshop on Wednesdays. For the foodies, follow the smell of hot chocolate and other European delicacies, including charcoal grilled Bratwursts, freshly melted Swiss Cheese Sandwiches, plus new food booths that include Loaded Baked Potatoes and sweet Churros. For beverages, enjoy the market’s famous hot Gluhwein (hot mulled wine) by local Pennsylvania winery Mazza Wines, spiked hot beverages featuring local Boardroom Spirits, and kid-friendly offerings like hot chocolate and apple cider, plus the addition of new craft cocktails at the Snowflake Cocktail Bar.
“For Shopping, look for over 120 vendors in wooden booths spanning at all three locations. For entertainment, come ready to experience German American and other theme weekends, live bands, choirs and performers, and a visit from the authentic Christkind from Germany.”
The Christmas Village this season runs from Sunday to Thursday, 12 PM to 8 PM, Friday to Sunday, 12 PM to 9 PM, Thanksgiving Day, 9 AM to 5 PM and Christmas Eve, Noon to 5 PM, with the market closed on November 24, 25 and 26, 2025.
Christmas Village in Philadelphia is open to the public, with no charge to visit the markets, with food and drink pay-as-you-go.
You can visit philachristmas.com for more information.
