August 22
Highmark Mann Campus
Community Collaboration with Parkside Association of Philadelphia
Taking place on Saturday, August 22, Highmark Mann’s Milestone Mashup is a free, campus-wide community event celebrating pivotal moments in our nation’s history that happened right here in Philadelphia. Designed as a journey through time, the event will bring these eras to life through a full day of engaging, family-friendly programming and activities.
The Milestones:
Two hundred fifty years ago, the United States declared its independence in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. One hundred years later, Philadelphia hosted the 1876 Centennial Exposition, welcoming 10 million visitors from around the globe to Fairmount Park for the first World’s Fair in the United States. Today, this area is known as the Centennial District and is home to Highmark Mann. In 1976, as the country celebrated its Bicentennial, Highmark Mann was founded in West Fairmount Park. In 2026, these milestones come together as we celebrate the nation’s Semiquincentennial alongside Highmark Mann’s 50th anniversary.
What to Expect:
- Live Performances
- Community Sing-Along
- Strolling Entertainment
- Interactive Kid Zone
- Hands-on Demonstrations
- Family-Friendly Activities
- Vendor Village
- Throwback Foods
Admission is free with advanced registration.
The Milestone Mashup will take place Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 11:00AM-5:00PM at Highmark Mann, located at 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
As part of our Summer Picnic Series, attendees are welcome to bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages. Please note that alcohol will not be sold or permitted, as this is a family-friendly event. Entry is admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Re-entry is permitted throughout the day. Parking is free for this event.
Made possible by Philadelphia City Fund’s 2026 Milestone Grant Fund, supported by PECO
Highmark Mann
All Ages
Artists, schedule, and content subject to change.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
11:00AM
Gates Open
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Various activations, workshops, and more!
1776: FREEDOM KIDS ZONE - SKYLINE LAWN
1876: ECHOES OF INVENTION - CRESCENDO TENT
1976: MUSICAL REMEMBRANCES - ACCLAIM TENT
2026: TD PAVILION - MAINSTAGE AMERICA
1:00 - 2:00PM
Memory Mashup Lounge
FIELD EDUCATION CENTER
2:00 - 3:30PM
Guest Choir Performances
TD PAVILION - MAINSTAGE AMERICA
3:30 - 4:00PM
Community Sing-Along
TD PAVILION - MAINSTAGE AMERICA
4:00 - 5:00PM
Community-wide Dance Party
SOUTH PLAZA
5:00PM
Festival Ends
FESTIVAL MAP
MILESTONE ACTIVITIES & PARTNERS BY LOCATION
1776: Skyline Lawn
Community Mural with Mural Arts Philadelphia
Living History Actors
Philadelphia Zoo
Please Touch Museum
Museum of the American Revolution
Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead
South Jersey Kite Flyers
Philly Photo Booth
Jefferson History of Health Exhibit
1876: Crescendo Tent
Recycled Sounds Workshop
Philly Typewriter
Dream Poet For Hire (Marshall Kavanaugh)
Stereoscope Display
Solar Music Synth Workshop
1976: Acclaim Tent
'70s Vinyl DJ Sets with DJ Xtina & DJ Courtnee Owens
'70s-inspired Lounge Decor
2026: Presser Foundation Stage in TD Pavilion
Performances by:
Stixers
The Albert M. Greenfield All City Orchestra Summer Academy Jazz & Pop Ensemble
Sing That Jawn Winner
Philadelphia Voices of Pride
Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensemble
Highmark Mann Milestone Mashup Gospel Choir
South Plaza
Philly Photo Booth
Dance Party with DJ Sheewolf
Vendor Village in the TD Woodlands
Vendor Village Curated by African American Chamber of Commerce
Community Resource Fair
Read to Succeed
Parkside Association of Philadelphia
Field Education
Highmark Mann Voices of 52nd Street Memory Lounge Mashup
with Painted Bride Art Center
Please note: activations will run until 4PM followed by a community dance party on the South Plaza from 4-5PM.
