\u201cThis year, we will miss seeing bikes in storefront windows; however, we are dreaming big for 2026,\u201d O\u2019Neill said. \u201cAs Philadelphia celebrates the 250th, we plan to bring Wheels in the Window [sic] back in an even more meaningful way, to honor America and the milestone year with an extra-special celebration in Chestnut Hill.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Despite pushing the collaborative displays to next year, the Arts and Eats Fourth of July celebration<\/a> and the Bocce Club\u2019s annual Fourth of July Bike Parade<\/a> will still go on as planned for 2025. Marketing and Communications Coordinator Karise Allen-Crew said some of the storefronts will be open on Friday. While the windows won\u2019t be fully decked out this year, she promises next year\u2019s decorations will be \u201cdynamic.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \u201cIt celebrates the 250th year of Philadelphia,\u201d Allen-Crew said. \u201cIt\u2019s a huge milestone, and it\u2019s just an extra special celebration in Chestnut Hill for us.\u201d\n<\/p>\n Philadelphia and its neighborhoods are actively gearing up for the big slate of festivities for 2026, including the MLB All-Star game<\/a>, several matches of the FIFA World Cup<\/a> and the PGA Championship<\/a>. The city is looking for 10,000 residents, or \u201cPhambassadors,\u201d<\/a> to become directly involved in 2026 preparation and events.\n <\/p>\n City leaders said plans for the 250th anniversary events are on track<\/a>, but SEPTA\u2019s budget crisis could put a snag in how efficiently people can get around for them. On Thursday, SEPTA\u2019s board approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year that would result in cuts for 45% of its services and raised fares<\/a> if the transit agency doesn\u2019t receive its desired state funding.\n<\/p>\n