Philadelphia celebrates 50 years of 'Rocky' with special events in November

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia is celebrating 50 years of Rocky in November as a new movie is released.

"I Play Rocky" hits select theaters on Friday. The actors and director visited Action News Studios this week.

Meanwhile on Friday, the new Rocky Shuttle will debut. It is a free, Rocky-themed golf cart to take fans to the statue at the top of the steps.

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The shuttle will run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through November 29.

On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Visit Philly is turning the tradition of running the steps into a competition. Anyone can come and try to run the steps in under 12 seconds to beat Rocky's time in the movie.

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On select dates in November, those lucky enough to snag a seat can step into the movie scenes with "Rocky Tours," visiting real locations where the movie moments were made.

On Friday, November 13, A special re-dedication will take place marking the permanent installation of the statue on top of the Art Museum steps. That will be followed by a free Philly Pops Concert with music from the franchise and a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gathering of Rockys.