FDR PARK QUEENS BATTLE FOR GLORY
Queen of the Park is a yearly celebration of the awesome community of women at FDR, Philly’s world famous DIY under the I-95 overpass. This was the 4th annual event.
FRANCESCA SHUDA, FDR QUEEN RISING
Last year, around the time of my father’s unexpected passing, I received these awesome photos from Francesca’s dad, Jimmy. My father’s death threw everything into turmoil, and I struggled to maintain the momentum that BIGFOOT had before this tragic event. Looking back on 2023, it’s clear that nothing has truly returned to “normal.” After […]
SPRING FLING – FDR’s First-Ever Women’s Contest!
It got wild, it got weird- it was fucking wonderful. This wasn’t just a contest, it was a renegade mission by local FDR women to take over the park for a day of music, art and skateboarding. The “Gnar Bar” was constructed on site, and the whole back flow bowl was painted with wild-ass ponies and flaming rainbows. Nine bands performed and there were over 30 artists and vendors. Women and queer/non-binary skaters from all over the country came out and shredded.
