The Broadway musical version of “Rocky” finally makes its triumphant premiere! “ROCKY, the Musical,” based on the Academy Award-winning film, features new musical numbers, along with favorites including “Eye of the Tiger” and “Gonna Fly Now.” (Starts Oct. 4, Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia. www.walnutstreettheatre.org)

Dedicated to the memory of Edward McBride of PECO this year, the annual Italian-American Pride Day begins with 10 a.m. Mass at St. Monica’s Church at 17th and Ritner streets. Following Mass, a parade commences from Broad and Snyder at noon and makes its way to the Festival at Marconi Plaza. The 2022 Grand Marshal is Deana Martin. (Sunday, Oct. 9, Marconi Plaza, Broad Street and Oregon Avenue, Philadelphia.