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Virtual Billy Penn Philly Quizzo – Holidays 2020 Edition
'Tis the season! Kick off this unusual edition with some holiday-themed trivia about the city you love. For the winning team, we've got a $50 gift card to Mina's World, the West Philly cafe and boutique. The evening will feature tunes by DJ Bounce Gawd between rounds to keep the happy hour vibe strong. Like all our Philly Quizzo events, we'll feature 3 rounds of questions:
- Round 1 - Philly Holidays Past
- Round 2 - Philly Holidays Present
- Round 3 - Philly Holidays Future
Where: Zoom
When: December 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
How much: FREE
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