9th St. Italian Market Festival, Philadelphia

Things were really hopping today at the 

Italian Market in Philadelphia!

They held their annual street festival.
It was advertised as an

"Epic Food Festival Alert"

so of course I could get my family to go along.

Once you find a place to park
make your way to the heart of the festival
on S. 9th Street.

We visit the deli's early before the long lines later. 

Then pack your food in a cooler in your car.

Next enjoy the sights on the street
because it will get crowded later.

The food will soon be too tempting to resist.

And the great thing about going with other people

is that you can buy just about one of every edible thing

and share it.

That way you get to taste everything 

without getting full.

And if you still haven't had enough....

or if you have never been to Philly,

then you MUST stop down the street at Pat's or Geno's 

for a real Philly style cheese steak.

Oh yes, 

it is worth the wait!

But the line moves faster than you think,

unless some tourist slows things down.  ;)

In Philly speak I order mine...

"One. Provolone. Without."

It's a Philly thing.
And you really should know it before you order.

All of my photos from this event are here.
This event takes place on Sunday as well.