Seasonal & Holidays

Christmas Comes Early For Kids At South Philadelphia PAL Center: "I Love It Every Time I Come Here"

This is the 20th year since the Phillies adopted the Ford PAL Center. Phillies alumnus Milt Thompson looks forward to the event every year.

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December 10, 2025

Inside the Ford Police Athletic League Center on Snyder Avenue in South Philadelphia, the presents were ready, dinner was hot and a few special guests arrived just in time to help kick off all the feels of the holidays.

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The Phillie Phanatic was joined by Mrs. Claus to help get a final wish list for Santa and hand out a few goodies as part of the Phillies' Christmas party for about 100 PAL kids.

This is the 20th year that the Phillies have adopted the Ford PAL Center. Phillies alumnus Milt Thompson looks forward to the event every year.

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