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Parks on Tap: FDR Park Gazebo
Head over to South Philly tonight for the first evening of Parks on Tap at the FDR Park Gazebo. It'll be open through Monday.
Where: FDR Park at 1800 Pattison Avenue
When: May 24, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. to May 29, 2017 at 10:00 p.m.
How much: Pay as you go