RockyFest

RockyFest is here!

Celebrate the 48^th anniversary of Philadelphia’s most iconic film franchise with a city-wide series of events to honor the City’s most famous fictional Southpaw, and the Philly sites that made the film famous!

Rocky Day, a new city holiday which celebrates the original film's release date in 1976 is December 3. RockyFest's city-wide events will run through Sunday, December 8 2024.

From bus tours to special film screenings, the program of events will excite casual fans to the most loyal fanatics.

Local attractions, restaurants, or organizations interested in taking part? Email us at [email protected] to get involved!

Program of Events:

Rocky Philadelphia Bus Tours

The first ever publicly available Rocky Tour, perfect for Rocky fans who are short on time but want to get an exciting glimpse into the different neighborhoods where the movies were filmed.

Rocky Date Night at Penn Ice Rink

Rocky may be most at home in a ring, but he fell in love at a rink. Recreate Rocky and Adrian’s iconic first date on December 6.

Rocky Date Night at Philadelphia Zoo's LumiNature

Recreate Rocky and Adrian’s date at the Philadelphia Zoo, where in front of the Tiger enclosure, Rocky proposed!

Rocky Movie Marathon

Celebrate Philadelphia’s most iconic film hero in the City’s most iconic cinematic venue.

Rocky U

What drives millions of people to make the pilgrimage each year to the Rocky statue and the steps? Join Dr. Paul Farber, Director of Monument Lab for a deep dive session on the biography of the Rocky Statue.

SouthPaws Yappy Hour at Cherry Street Pier

This pet-friendly happy hour will feature light refreshments and beverages benefiting the Philadelphia Kennel Club, celebrating the iconic bond between Rocky and his Bullmastiff Butkus.

Real Life Rockys with Mural Arts Philadelphia

While Rocky is the greatest Philadelphian who never lived, there are thousands of Philadelphians who embody the Rocky story of an underdog. Stay tuned for more from Mural Arts Philadelphia.

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