The Philadelphia Visitor Center and the Rocky Season Committee announced a citywide celebration called Rocky Season for September 29, 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of the Academy Award‑winning film "Rocky." Sylvester Stallone will take part in the event.

The program will unfold across the city, honoring the movie’s long‑standing status as an iconic symbol of Philadelphia.

The 1976 film earned Best Picture at the Oscars and has remained closely associated with the city ever since.