Kennel Club of Philadelphia Partners with RockyFest 2024

The Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation recently announced RockyFest 2024, an action-packed celebration of the iconic “Rocky” film franchise and the underdog spirit embodied by the City of Philadelphia. The schedule of events kicks off with the second annual “Rocky Day” on Tuesday, December 3 and continues through Sunday, December 8 with special events and new opportunities for visitors who take the Rocky pilgrimage to experience the city where it all began, including Southpaws @ The Docks: Pugs and Mugs Yappy Hour.

The Kennel Club of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Visitor Center invite you and your furry friends to celebrate the iconic bond between Rocky and his beloved Bullmastiff, Butkus. This pet-friendly happy hour will feature light refreshments and beverages benefiting the Philadelphia Kennel Club.

“We so appreciate being involved in RockyFest in recognition of the Bullmastiff ‘Butkus,’ one of the movie’s great characters,” said Wayne Ferguson, President of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP). “Loyal friend and training partner, Butkus enriched Rocky’s life and it’s cool to celebrate the Bullmastiff breed, one of dogdom’s most prominent.”

Bullmastiffs will be among almost 200 breeds and 2,000 dogs on hand when the KCP hosts the National Dog Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Montgomery County, November 16 and 17.

IF YOU GO

When: Thursday, December 5, 5–7 p.m.

Where: Cherry Street Pier, 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia

Tickets: Register here for this free event; pay-as-you-go refreshments

The Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation (PVCC) connects visitors to memorable, authentic and fun Philly experiences at  four visitor center locations: 6th and Market, City Hall, Love Park, and the Parkway. It facilitates the operation of the Independence Visitor Center, the primary point of orientation for Independence National Historical Park and the official visitor center of the Philadelphia region, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties. PVCC also operates the Philly PHLASH seasonal public transit service and The Liberty View, a private event space at The Independence Visitor Center overlooking the Liberty Bell and Independence Mall. For more information, visit PHLVisitorCenter.com.