Spring Cleaning at Pop’s Park, Philly Cup Skateboarding Series, Raise Tigers Fundraiser and the FNA Chili Cookoff.

Last weekend was gorgeous — sunny, warm and with plenty of fun things to do!

Saturday kicked off when the Friends of Pop’s Park hosted a clean up of the East Kensington playground as part of the city-wide Spring Cleaning Day in and around Pop’s Park (Trenton Ave, and Hazzard St.). This was just one of many scheduled cleanups around the Riverwards.

Just as the cleanup started winding down, the skatepark at Pop’s became the site of the 5th Annual Philly Cup Series — a skateboarding tournament of all ages and skill levels. In the early rounds, youngins’ shredded the park while being encouraged by their peers, family, friends and competition organizers.

Around the same time as the Philly Cup Series, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School (KCAPA) was holding their annual Raise Tigers fundraiser market. Residents sold off various items in the KCAPA parking lot as the school’s drumline provided some background jams. Proceeds from the flea market benefited the KCAPA senior class for prom fees and senior dues.

On Sunday, Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA) held what has become the organization’s largest and most fun event of the year — the FNA Chili Cookoff. This year was the biggest yet as the venue moved from 2424 Studios on York Street to the floor of The Fillmore Philly (29 E. Allen St.). Luke Demi and Jared Blake won the award for best resident’s chili while Lloyd Whiskey Bar won in the restaurant division.