December 16, 2001:
The Kimmel Center officially opens to public

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At 11am on Sunday, December 16, 2001, three festive ribbons connecting Perelman Theater, Commonwealth Plaza and Verizon Hall are cut and confetti blankets the cheering crowd as a two-week Opening Celebration featuring daily free performances begins. 40,000 people visit the Kimmel Center throughout the day.