Philadelphia

Reading Terminal Market celebrates 131st birthday with pep rally, free food

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The Reading Terminal Market, America’s largest and oldest public market celebrated its 131st birthday.

The celebration kicked off Thursday morning with a pop-up pep rally featuring the Philadelphia 76ers mascot, Franklin and Sqaud 76.

"This is part of an ongoing partnership between the two organizations that includes the Market as inspiration for this season’s City Edition jersey and the 76ers supporting several Market merchants as part of their Spirit of Small Business program, presented by Fulton Bank," event organizers said in a news release.

Additionally, those who attended the big celebration received free merchandise and sweet treats.

The Reading Terminal Market opened in 1893 and has been a Philadelphia staple ever since.

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