Gates Open by 7pm!
On SUNDAY MAY 17 the Cemetery will partner with 7textures, a local creative production and event design group, to bring The Ghostly Circus to life again. Somewhere between the clouds, the tombs, and Dante’s rings, an intriguing and site-specific stage features fire and aerial acts evoking and encompassing the spirit of Laurel Hill. This unique, other-worldly show will include: fire dancing, aerial performers, theatrical side-show, original music, and a Dance with the Dead Af...
Gates Open by 7pm!
On SUNDAY MAY 17 the Cemetery will partner with 7textures, a local creative production and event design group, to bring The Ghostly Circus to life again. Somewhere between the clouds, the tombs, and Dante’s rings, an intriguing and site-specific stage features fire and aerial acts evoking and encompassing the spirit of Laurel Hill. This unique, other-worldly show will include: fire dancing, aerial performers, theatrical side-show, original music, and a Dance with the Dead After-Party. Bring your own blankets or beach chairs, snack, and/or beverages and enjoy a picnic under the stars in one of the most beautiful settings in Philadelphia- surprises will await you.
The main show starts at 8:00pm on Saturday, May 16th (with a prescheduled rain date of Sunday, May 17th at 7:30pm). Gates open to the public at 7pm. Check-in is at Laurel Hill Cemetery’s Gatehouse entrance at 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132. Free parking is located in the lot across the street from the Gatehouse.
The cost is $20/person general admission. Advance reservations are requested. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance by phone (215) 228-8200 or online at www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org.
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Laurel Hill is America's first National Historic Landmark Cemetery, boasting art, architecture, nature and stunning river views. This final resting place of numerous historic notables is open daily with free admission for self-guided tours or recreation. Joggers, dog walkers, bicyclists and photographers are welcome. Unique public tours and events are offered throughout the year, with all proceeds benefitting the preservation and educational mission of Laurel Hill Cemetery. www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org
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7textures is a boutique creative styling group that designs and crafts experiences and celebrations. Layering art, nature, family and community, we build events and presentations that are thoughtful expressions of the beauty you are seeking. Our styling & entertainment services are tailored to each client, event, space, brand, and production; we execute stories and make dreams come true. http://www.7textures.com
