The best things to do in Philly in November, from Meek Mill to the Thanksgiving Day Parade – Inquirer.com

The best things to do in Philly in November, from Meek Mill to the Thanksgiving Day Parade  Inquirer.com

From Meek Mill and Rocky's 50th anniversary to the Philadelphia Marathon and Thanksgiving Day Parade, here are the best things to do in Philadelphia. Celebrate 50 years of “Rocky,” cheer on runners at the Philadelphia Marathon, and kick off the holiday season with markets, light shows, and more. November is a busy month in Philadelphia, with celebrations marking 50 years of Rocky, the return of the Philadelphia Marathon, and plenty of holiday festivities getting underway. From film festivals and concerts to holiday markets, light displays, and the Thanksgiving Day Parade, there’s plenty to put on your calendar. Here are the best things to do in Philly this November.

The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival returns Nov. 5 with more than 70 films, filmmaker discussions, and cultural programming. The 10-day celebration kicks off with a screening of Kiyoshi, a 69-minute documentary exploring the life and work of Philadelphia-based civil rights and HIV/AIDS activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya. Screenings and events continue through Nov. 15. Fifty years after Rocky hit theaters, Philadelphia is celebrating its favorite fictional boxer with a month of events. The lineup includes the Rocky Steps Challenge, a rededication of the Rocky statue, and a free “Tiny Steps” concert by the Philly Pops on Nov. 13. An estimated 30,000 runners will participate in the sold-out Rocky Run on Nov. 14, while