{"id":922849,"date":"2026-07-09T09:21:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T09:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/922849\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T09:21:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T09:21:18","slug":"goodyear-blimp-spotted-in-philly-but-its-not-coming-to-the-all-star-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/922849\/","title":{"rendered":"Goodyear blimp spotted in Philly, but it’s not coming to the All-Star Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eagle-eyed city residents spotted a celebrity touching down at Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Wednesday. No, it wasn’t a Swift, Kelce or even a Bean (n\u00e9e Bacon<\/a>) . It was the Goodyear blimp.<\/p>\n

Multiple social media users uploaded<\/a> images<\/a> of the branded airship on the tarmac<\/a> and up in the sky<\/a>, sparking speculation that it could be coming to town for the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday. But according to Goodyear, its visit to Philly was more of a pitstop than an official appearance.<\/p>\n

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“The blimp is just stopping in Philadelphia and will be headed back to its home in the Akron-area tomorrow,” a representative for the tire company said via email. “(It) was in New York City for America’s 250th celebration and made its way to Philadelphia on its way home.”<\/p>\n

The flying company mascot has parked at the Wingfoot Lake Airship Hangar in Suffield, Ohio, since Goodyear created the commercial airship program in 1925. The company maintains a fleet to deploy at horse races, musical festivals, golf tournaments and other occasions throughout the year. <\/p>\n

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Good Year Blimp flying over getting a great view of the golf course \u2026.and my beautiful garden, prepping for Home Run Derby and MLB All Star Game not far away pic.twitter.com\/UYxZYVGx7T<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Philly-Anne Ann with an E (@PhiladelphiAnne) July 8, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The MLB All-Star Game fits the blimp’s usual scene, but sadly, it won’t be joining the crowds at Citizens Bank Park<\/a>. (It’s scheduled for maintenance before the AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.) At least we have Boyz II Men and Patti LaBelle<\/a> to ease the pain.<\/p>\n

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