***Moved from Feb 1st to Feb 15th due to weather***
🎉 We’re back in Philly for our fourth annual La Tamalada! 🎉
Join us Sunday, February 15th from 11am–4pm for a celebration of tamales featuring local street vendors, each bringing their unique and delicious creations 🫔 Vendor announcements coming soon!
This year, we’re honored to be hosted by our community partners Lighthouse (📍 101 E. Erie Ave). Their mission—to support families and strengthen quality of life through educational, cultural, and social programs—makes their beautiful space the perfect home for La Tamalada. 🚗
☕️ Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase, with Cantina la Martina serving atole, champurrado, tepache, and café de olla.
💴 Tamales are $6 each. Food and drinks are pay-as-you-go; some vendors are cash only, so please come prepared.
🏆 At 2pm, vendors will face off in a friendly tamale competition, with awards for the top spots. Judges will be announced soon!
🎧 Beats by DJ Cali Rumba
Why we celebrate:
La Tamalada honors La Candelaria, a Mexican tradition marking the close of the holiday season. It’s also tied to Rosca de Reyes—where finding the figurine means hosting tamales and atole for loved ones. What starts as a family gathering has grown into a community-wide celebration… and yes, there will be atoles!
With a larger space this year, we’re excited to make La Tamalada bigger than ever. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🫔✨
Please note this is an outdoor event. Dress accordingly.
📍 Lighthouse 1893 | 101 E. Erie Ave | Parking is available for $10. Note that due to the snow limited parking spots are available, so carpooling and ride sharing services are encouraged. There is also street parking available. 🚗
Also check out other Contests in Philadelphia.
