Fashion District Philadelphia Partners with the School District of Philadelphia Ring the Bell with Back-2-School Bus Tour and School Supply Giveaway

Fashion District Philadelphia is teaming up with The School District of Philadelphia to help Philadelphia families head back to school this fall. Celebrate back-to-school season as the School District's Back-2-School Bus Tour will make a special stop at The District on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, at The Cube (901 Market Street entrance). The two organizations will prepare Philly youth for a great school year with complimentary backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), back-to-school information, no charge immunizations and physicals, education activities for kids, school registration, Parent Portal help, and of course fun games, treats and other surprises. The festivities will include a parade with the 76ers Drumline, The Sixers Stixers, music from @DJb_all, and a Fashion Show presented by Philly Fashion Week including a full contest for the kids to win great prizes. Businesses in The District will also offer specials, promotions and events during the event. Individuals and corporations looking to help set-up local families for success are encouraged to donate new backpacks and school supplies by dropping them off at Levi's (Level 2R). The District is located at 901 Market Street, in Center City Philadelphia. For more about donating school supplies, attending the Back-2-School Bus Tour Event and other back to school programs, visit www.fashiondistrictphiladelphia.com/BackToSchool and follow @fashiondistrictphl on social media.

"Fashion District Philadelphia is proud to team up with The School District of Philadelphia to help Philadelphia youth be set-up for success for this coming school season," said Fashion District Philadelphia General Manager Ryan Williams, CMD. "This is one of many programs we do throughout the year to support our local families and communities. We hope to see everyone on Friday, August 9th! We look forward to being part of back-to-school season for families across the city for the 2024-2025 school year."

He added, "We are now accepting donations of brand new back-packs and school supplies to help aid as many families as possible. It is a great way for individuals to help others in the community, and we also encourage local businesses and corporations to donate. It is a great way for companies to give back and make a direct impact in the lives of our city's youth."

Philadelphia schools will ring the bell this year starting in late August! Fashion District Philadelphia and The School District of Philadelphia will bring the Ring the Bell Back-2-School Bus Tour for a very special stop at Fashion District Philadelphia’s The Cube at 901 N. Market Street entrance, from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Friday, August 9th. Doors to The District will open as early as 9:00am for any families that want to line-up for the event. The event will feature:

* Complimentary new backpacks and school supplies for all age groups - first come, first serve - while supplies last
* The School District and partners will offer back-to-school tips and information
* No charge immunizations, school physicals and more information
* Complimentary snacks and frozen treats while supplies last
* Education and fun activities to get children excited about ringing the bell this year
* Registration on site for families new to the school district
* Sign-ups for parent portal access
* Fun, games, surprises and much more!

The schedule of special events for this day will include:

* Doors open for lines to form starting at 9:00am
* Giveaways start at 10:00am and run while supplies last
* Festivities run through 2:00pm
* Check presentation to The School District of Philadelphia 10:30am
* @DJb_all playing the hits from 10:00am to 2:00pm
* Parade with The Sixers Stixers at Noon (12:00pm)
* Philly Fashion Week fashion show and youth runway contest (1:00pm)

Merchant specials and events throughout The District will include these offerings from 10:00am to 2:00pm: 

* Claire's - Complimentary face painting in store! 20% off each purchase voucher. Additional 20% off purchase with any ear piercing. Complimentary school supplies with purchase over $25.
* Hershey's Ice Cream - BOGO half off
* Aerie - Bring in a bra, receive a $20 bra.
 * Wonderspaces -15% off General Admission tickets on 8/9 with code BACK2SCHOOL.
 * Skechers - BOGO half off the whole store! Teachers get an extra 10% off. Get $10 off $100 or more with a $5 or more donation to AdoptAClassroom.org from 9/1-9/30.
* Sephora - Spin the wheel with any purchase to win a prize!
 * Kids Kastle - Complimentary upgrade to Gold Package when purchasing a regular package for $15 (would include $15 all day bounce house plus one toy ride for 12 minutes for no charge).
* Columbia - Shop Backpacks and Select Gear now 25% off and save up to 70% off close-out. No coupon necessary for in-store offer. No additional discount applied. While supply lasts. See store for details.

For donations, The School District of Philadelphia can use community support to help ring the bell. Donations are now being accepted for new bookbags and school supplies. Donations can be brought to Levi's on Level 2 of The District through August 16th - and any after the August 9th event will be given to The School District for direct distribution. 

Fashion District Philadelphia acknowledges and thanks The School District of Philadelphia, Philly Fashion Week, Levi’s, The Sixers Stixers, District businesses, volunteers and donors for coming together to make this program a success.

For more information about this and other community programs and special events by Fashion District Philadelphia, visit www.fashiondistrictphiladelphia.com/BackToSchool and follow @fashiondistrictphl on social media.

For more about The School District of Philadelphia and the coming back-to-school season, visit www.philasd.org/ringthebell

ABOUT FASHION DISTRICT PHILADELPHIA

Fashion District Philadelphia is a premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination located in the heart of Philadelphia. With a diverse range of stores, culinary experiences, and entertainment options, Fashion District offers a unique and vibrant shopping experience for all.

Spanning three city blocks, The District features over 800,000 square feet of dynamic offerings including flagship brands, traditional full price, off-price and branded outlet retail, experiential dining and entertainment, along with public art and evolving cultural events. Defining the future of retail, Fashion District Philadelphia houses 80 brands including anchors Primark and Heirloom Market and top-performing Nike, H&M, and Ulta Beauty.

The District is just steps away from Philadelphia’s historic district and connected to Reading Terminal, the Pennsylvania Convention Center and SEPTA’s Jefferson station – a convenient, transit-oriented location offering accessibility for millions of Philadelphia residents, commuters and visitors. Additional information is available at www.fashiondistrictphiladelphia.com or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.