Philadelphia Phillies host fan festivities ahead of 2026 All-Star Game
The Phillies are hosting fan festivities as they count down to next year's All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Friday marked
Hundreds of Phillies fans gathered at City Hall as took the stage at Dilworth Park, leading off a day of celebration as the Phillies announced plans for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, which is coming to the City of Brotherly Love next summer.
"In my whole life, I've watched it, and it's just been like somewhere else, and now it's here in my hometown. So I'm really excited to see like all these stars, all these baseball stars from around the country come here. And I'm really hoping I can get a ticket to go see it," one Phillies fan told CBS News Philadelphia.
"I'm just so excited to finally have the All-Star Game here in Philadelphia," another excited fan said. "I live in Delaware, but it's so worth it."
The celebration brought together fans and legends from across decades of Phillies history.
Former All-Stars, like Larry Bowa and Ryan Howard, attended the festivities alongside Hall of Famers and fan favorites like Cole Hamels. Bryce Harper unveiled the .
A custom-designed All-Star declaration bus toured Philly throughout the day, stopping at iconic landmarks, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Betsy Ross House.
The final stop – Citizens Bank Park, where a pregame ceremony Friday night will set the stage for next year's main event and officially launch the one-year countdown.
Next year's game will be the fifth time Philly will host the Midsummer Classic, but the first ever at Citizens Bank Park, marking a double celebration with America's 250th birthday.
