The 2025 Italian Market Festival, in photos

Didn’t get a chance to check out this year’s festivities? Take a look at photos from Sunday’s celebrations.

Russell Smith hangs some of the items contestants would be reaching for in the greased pole climbing competition at the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer

Published May 18, 2025, 5:02 p.m. ET

Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival returned this weekend, drawing crowds from across the region to the annual block party.

It’s one of the city’s longest-running festivals, and between the more than 120 vendors, live music, and of course, greased pole competition, there was no shortage of things to see and do.

Didn’t get a chance to check out this year’s festivities? Take a look at photos from Sunday’s celebrations below.