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SEPTA decks out buses in holiday decorating contest

Workers displayed eight of their holiday themed buses during the annual Festibus celebration in LOVE Park Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

SEPTA operators costumed as Care Bears (from left) Jose DeCos and James Smith; and mechanic Raymond Borges greet visitors during the weekend’s Festibus Competition Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.
SEPTA operators costumed as Care Bears (from left) Jose DeCos and James Smith; and mechanic Raymond Borges greet visitors during the weekend’s Festibus Competition Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer

SEPTA employees volunteered their time to decorate buses for the holidays and compete for bragging rights. Center City shoppers voted for their favorites among the eight decorated buses parked beside LOVE Park. Among the themes this year were Beetlejuice, Care Bears, Alice in Wonderland and Nat’l Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

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