Phillies Hosting All-Star Event With Special Guests In Center City Friday

PHILADELPHIA — After an MVP performance by Kyle Schwarber at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, the Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up to officially declare – and celebrate – Philadelphia as the next host for the Midsummer Classic.

This Friday, the team club will present Philadelphia’s 2026 All-Star Declaration, featuring an All-Star lineup of fan festivities that will begin with a special noon event at Dilworth Park, located at the foot of City Hall.

The free event will be book ended by performances by Philadelphia’s own Grammy Award-winning band The Roots.

More highlights will include an All-Star Walk entry of former Phillies All-Stars including Larry Bowa, Dave Cash and Greg “The Bull” Luzinski, who participated in the 1976 MLB All-Star Game, which was also hosted by Philadelphia during the nation’s bicentennial celebration.

Other All-Star participants include former Home Run Derby champs Bobby Abreu and Ryan Howard, along with legends Cole Hamels, John Kruk, Charlie Manuel and Juan Samuel.

Phillies broadcaster Tom McCarthy and PA announcer Dan Baker will emcee the event, which will also feature an appearance by the Phillie Phanatic, along with guest speakers from the team and city. To add to the fun, commemorative rally towels will also be available, while supplies last.

The event will also feature the arrival of Philadelphia’s 2026 All-Star Declaration Bus, providing another great photo opportunity for fans.

Later that day, the celebratory vehicle will be touring throughout Philadelphia, with fan photo stops at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at2 p.m., Independence Mall at 2:45 p.m., Betsy Ross House at 3:30 p.m., and finally Citizens Bank Park at 4:15 p.m. on Citizens Bank Way until the Phils take the field against the Angels at 6:45 p.m.

If necessary, closures of adjacent roadways may be implemented based on conditions and public safety considerations.

Fifteenth Street between John F. Kennedy Boulevard and South Penn Square, and Market Street between 16th and 15th streets may be closed beginning at noon on Friday.

Drivers should take notice and must adhere to posted “Temporary No Stopping/Parking” signs.

Vehicles parked in these locations during posted hours will be relocated. If you believe your car has been relocated, call the police district of the area where your car was parked.