The busy month of May included many happenings like college graduations, check-ups for wildlife living at City Hall & visits to the City’s Recreation facilities.

Here are 10 of our favorite photos from May 2017!

Mexican Flag Raising Ceremony 2017
Mexican folk dancers perform during the flag raising ceremony, on May 1. The ceremony kicked-off to the Mexican Cultural Center’s annual Mexican Week.
First woman finishes the Blue Cross Broad Street Run
The first woman finishes the Blue Cross Broad Street Run on May 7.
Temple University College of Education Graduation
Mayor Kenney speaks during the Temple University College of Education Commencement Ceremony on May 12.
Pennsylvania Game Commission checks and tracks Peregrine Falcons
The Pennsylvania Game Commission checks and tracks Peregrine Falcons nesting on City Hall Tower on May 17.
Tustin Playground tour
Mayor Kenney and officials tour Tustin Playground in Overbrook on May 17. Tustin Playground is one of many sites across the city that could receive investment through the City’s Rebuild initiative, made possible by the Philadelphia Beverage Tax.
Centenarian Celebration 2017
Mayor Kenney enjoys conversation with Salivia Sharpe-Williams at the Centenarian Celebration on May 18. Philadelphia is home to 550 Centenarians citizens—one of the largest Centenarian populations in the country.
Police Youth Alliance Chess Tournament
Police officers and students play a game of chest at the first annual Police Youth Alliance Chess Tournament on May 20.
at Girard Academic Music Program Sing-A-Long
Mayor Kenney sings “Wake Up Everybody” during a sing-along with students at Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP) on May 24.
Olney Recreation Center Tour
Mayor Kenney and Councilwoman Cherelle Parker speak to students during a tour of Olney Recreation Center on May 25. Olney Recreation Center is one of many sites across the city that could receive investment through the City’s Rebuild initiative, made possible by the Philadelphia Beverage Tax.
"Movement Break" at Gideon
Community School Coordinator Gregory Wright leads students during a “Movement Break” before their food backpack program distribution at Gideon on May 25. Gideon, one of Philadelphia’s community schools, partnered with nonprofit Philabundance to provide backpacks full of nutritious foods each month to every student. Mayor Kenney visited to see the program.

You can find these photos and more on the City’s Flickr page. Be sure to follow the Mayor’s Office on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest news and events about City programs and initiatives and developments in the Kenney Administration.