Postseason celebration continues! ‘Rally for Red October Bus Tour’ makes its big NLCS return on Wednesday

Patients at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware will get a special visit from the tour! Plus, public stops include Wilmington, West Chester and South Philadelphia, along with a Rally Around Downtown Philly at surprise locations!

October 17th, 2023

WHAT: It’s back for the NLCS! The Rally for Red October Bus Tour presented by your local tri-state Toyota dealers will travel throughout the area on Wednesday, October 18, to pump up fans as the Phillies travel to Arizona to take on the Diamondbacks for Game 3 on Thursday.

Held in partnership with NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBC10 and Telemundo 62, the Rally for Red October Bus Tour will bring the Phillies fun all day long.

  • The postseason event includes a special visit to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware located in Wilmington, Del., with the Phillie Phanatic and special guests on board.
  • Public stops include Rodney Square in Wilmington, Del.; downtown West Chester, Pa.; Chickie’s & Pete’s in South Philadelphia; and multiple surprise stops in Center City! 
  • All aboard the double-decker bus will be special guests at various stops along the way including the Phanatic, Phillies Ballgirls, 1993 NL champs Mickey Morandini and Milt Thompson, and Hatfield Quality Meats and Coca-Cola, who are location sponsors.
  • Fans in attendance will be invited to sign the Rally for Red October Bus with “Go Phillies” messages, as well as receive postseason freebies including an exclusive Red October rally towel, cheer poster and more (while supplies last).

WHEN/WHERE:           Wednesday, October 18, 11:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

11:00 a.m. – Rodney Square, 1000 North Market Street, Wilmington, Del.

12:30 p.m. – Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, Del.

1:00 p.m. – Downtown West Chester, 50 Block of N. Church Street, West Chester, Pa.

3:30 p.m. – Rally Around Downtown Philly! Surprise locations in Philadelphia, Pa.

4:45 p.m. – Chickie’s & Pete’s, 1526 Packer Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.

For tour updates, please visit phillies.com or follow the Phillies on social media.