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WHEN: Sunday, October 12, 2025
TIME: Noon - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Independence Mall, 615 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
EVENT DETAILS
A special Sunday picnic for Veterans from all armed services, their families, and the community will be held on Independence Mall. The family-friendly event will offer a full day of fun, featuring live music performances, food competitions, special ceremonies honoring veterans, delicious food trucks, vet-owned marketplace, beer gardens and a variety of additional activities for all ages.
The All Veterans Reunion Picnic will feature a variety of veteran-owned businesses and vendors! Those interested in volunteering or being a vendor at the picnic can register at https://linktr.ee/homecoming250navymarinecorps.
The picnic will also feature various Veteran service organizations providing support, resources, and information to honor and assist those who have served. Special guest and celebrity chef Robert Irvine will also be in attendance. Admission to the picnic is free.
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If you plan on coming to the All Veterans Reunion Picnic at Independence Mall fill out the form below to RSVP
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