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CBS News
11 hours ago
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- CBS News
Fourth of July parades, fireworks shows in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware
Hopefully, you've broken out your best red, white and blue, because Fourth of July celebrations have already begun in the Philadelphia region. If you're planning to be in the Delaware Valley this weekend, we've got you covered with plenty of options for how you can spend your holiday. Here's a list of fireworks shows and parades happening this July 4 in our region. Pennsylvania Philadelphia July 4: Philadelphia's Wawa Welcome America festival is going out with a bang – literally – with its July 4th Concert and Fireworks show headlined by LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan. The concert, which also features performances by JoJo, Alvaro Diaz and DJ Z-Trip, will be held on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and kick off at 7 p.m. The excitement continues as Philadelphia's largest annual fireworks display casts into the night sky over the parkway at 9:30 p.m. Entry to the July 4th Concert and Fireworks show is free; gates open at 4 p.m. All guests must enter Logan Circle at 20th Street through a secure checkpoint, according to the Wawa Welcome America events page. fireworks Katrin Ray Shumakov / Getty Images King of Prussia July 4: A carnival, concert and fireworks – oh my! Upper Merion Township is back for another year with its annual July 4th Celebration, which will be held at Heuser Park in King of Prussia. The fun begins with the carnival, which is open from 3-10 p.m. Food trucks will keep visitors fed beginning at 4:30 p.m., then Plush will take the stage for a concert at 5 p.m. The night will be capped off with a fireworks show beginning approximately at 9:15 p.m. Abington July 4: Abington Township will host its Grand, Glorious, Patriotic Parade beginning at 4 p.m. and will last around two hours. The parade will run east down Jenkintown Road from Roslyn Avenue to Easton Road, turn right and run south down Easton Road from Jenkintown Road to Waverly Road. The township's America the Beautiful Aerial Fireworks Spectacular will be held at Abington Middle and Senior High Schools, beginning at 9 p.m. Guests are advised to come early because local roads will be closed to traffic. Aston Township July 4: The patriotic celebrations continue in Aston Township. Beginning at 7 p.m., The Big House Band will perform at the township's amphitheater behind the Community Center. Then a fireworks display will begin shortly after the band wraps up around 9:30 p.m., at Sun Valley High School. Food trucks will also be nearby during the celebration, so don't forget your appetite! Allentown July 4: Cedar Beach Park will be home to Allentown's patriotic party this July 4 with festivities running from 12- 10 p.m. Guests are sure to enjoy some family-friendly games, interactive activities, food trucks and live entertainment all afternoon, leading up to the fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Bethel Township July 3: Bethel Township will celebrate Independence Day on July 3 at the Bethel Springs Elementary School in Garnet Valley. The annual fireworks display is set to begin at dusk. Bethlehem July 4: Bethlehem's Fourth of July celebration includes everything you could possibly ask for: fireworks, face painting, food trucks, musical performances and more! The city's lineup of Independence Day activities runs from 3 p.m. until late in the evening at the SteelStacks campus. Live music fans will be pleased as an array of performances kicks off at 3:30 p.m. and goes until midnight. Those who are there solely for the fireworks can take in the bright sight beginning at approximately 9:20 p.m. Clifton Heights July 4: Independence Day festivities start early in Clifton Heights! From 8 a.m.-3 p.m., there will be a Fourth of July Flea Market. Around 10 a.m., a parade will take place with award presentations beginning approximately one hour later at 11 a.m. Then, hours later, a fireworks show will seal the deal. Residents can watch the fireworks from any home in town, just not the new middle school, due to construction, according to a flyer about the event. Conshohocken July 3: The borough's annual fireworks display will be fired off from Sutcliffe Park beginning at 9 p.m. The park will be closed to the public due to safety precautions; however, residents can see the grand display from many areas throughout Conshohocken. July 4: The Soap Box Derby, a 50-plus-year tradition, will kick off Conshocken's day-of Fourth of July celebrations at 8:30 a.m. The race will go down Fayette Street from 8th to 4th Avenue. Drexel Hill July 2: Food, fireworks and fun – three of our favorite words! Upper Darby Township is hosting its fireworks show on Wednesday at Monsignor Bonner Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill. The show will begin at approximately 9 p.m. Guests can bring blankets or chairs to enjoy the show comfortably. Langhorne July 4: Langhorne residents and Sesame Street fans can see Independence Day fireworks at Sesame Place! The "C... is for Celebrate" fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. Narberth July 4: Narbeth's July 4th Family Fun and Fireworks hosts a variety of daytime events from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., including a baby parade, carnival, games and pie-eating! The festivities continue at night with a concert, food vendors, and a fireworks show from 7-10:30 p.m. Phoenixville July 5: Get ready to dance the night away this Independence Day weekend! A community dance party will be held at the Recreation Center, where guests can get a pre-fireworks show dinner from local food trucks. The fireworks display will begin right after the event. The festivities run from 5-9 p.m. Ridley Park July 5: Ridley Park will host multiple events this Fourth of July weekend, beginning Saturday, July 5. The day kicks off with a parade at 10 a.m., games at 11 a.m. and concludes with fireworks at dusk! Upper Chichester July 5: The township's Fourth of July celebration is a BYOLC/B kind of event – AKA bring your own lawn chair or blanket! Enjoy food trucks and fireworks on Saturday at the Upper Chichester Municipal Complex. Food vendors will be open to the public at 6 p.m., and the fireworks show begins at dusk. South Jersey Camden July 4: Camden's Freedom Festival and Concert on the waterfront will be South Jersey's main event this Fourth of July. Matt Cappy & Friends will kick off the 2025 Freedom Festival at 6 p.m. Then the Spinners, famous for their six decades of music with hits like "I'll Be Around" and "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love," will take the stage at night. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are set to perform on the Roland Traynor River Stage at Wiggins Park at 8 p.m. After the concerts conclude, you'll want to stick around because the fireworks spectacular is set to begin at 9:30 p.m., lighting up the night sky over the Delaware River to conclude the Independence Day celebration. Audubon July 4: The patriotic party continues in Audubon with their Independence Day Parade kicking off from Amherst Road and Harvard Avenue at 8:15 a.m. Then, afterward, Audubon High School will host family-friendly athletic games on their football field around 10:45 a.m. Followed by an open house at the Audubon Fire House at noon. July 5: You didn't think the celebrations were over yet, did you? On Saturday at 6 p.m., there will be a fireworks pre-show at Audubon High School featuring live music, food trucks and other vendors, plus the parade winners will be presented their trophies! Then, at 9 p.m. or dusk, a fireworks spectacular will fill the night sky! Barrington July 3: Barrington is throwing a Fourth of July bash ahead of the holiday! Those looking to showcase their patriotism as an individual or as a group are welcome to be a part of this year's Independence Day parade, which will kick off at 6 p.m. on July 3. Guests can expect to see decked-out trucks, cars, bikes, strollers and wagons during the community celebration. A fireworks show will then cap off the night on the eve of Independence Day, beginning at 9:30 p.m. Cherry Hill July 3: Cherry Hill will also throw a patriotic party ahead of Independence Day. On July 3, the township is hosting a fireworks show at the Jonas C. Morris Stadium at Cherry Hill High School West, beginning at 9 p.m. Gates to the stadium will open at 7 p.m., and then an hour later, the Masquerade Band will perform at 8 p.m. Collingswood July 4: Collingswood has an incredible lineup of patriotic plans this July 4. Beginning at 9 a.m. sharp, cyclists can decorate their bikes for the bike parade, which will begin at 10 a.m. Then at 2 p.m., Collingswood keeps things cool with water games, raft races and coin tosses at Roberts Pool! The nighttime festivities will be headlined by To The Max, who will perform at 7:45 p.m., followed by a fireworks spectacular at dusk! Guests can watch the fireworks from the Collingswood High School field and Knight Park. Haddon Heights July 4: Nearby, Haddon Heights' annual Fourth of July Parade will begin at 9 a.m. and follow a route along Station Avenue, starting at 2nd Avenue and looping around 10th Avenue before heading down High Street to Hoff's Park! The parade will feature string bands, floats, civic groups, classic cars, plus plenty of patriotically-decorated bikes, wagons, pets and costumes! An hour before the parade kicks off, Haddon Heights will host its Firecracker 5k starting at 8 a.m. Haddon Township July 4: Over in Haddon Township, the annual Independence Day Parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. and wind down Haddon Avenue to Crystal Lake Avenue and end at the Crystal Lake Pool. As always, the early bird gets the worm, so the first 300 people to arrive will get a free hot dog! Registration for the parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at the township's Municipal Building. Parade entries include bands, floats, fire trucks, pets, patriotic bikes, plus top prizes will be awarded in each category! To cool off after the parade, Haddon Township residents and their guests can get into the Crystal Lake Pool free of charge on the Fourth of July. The pool will close at 6 p.m. Haddonfield July 4: While there won't be a town-wide fireworks display in town this year, the Haddonfield Celebrations Association Parade kicks off at 10 a.m., and the festivities continue with a brand new Borough Block Party with plenty of reasons to celebrate, including live music, interactive games and best of all – food trucks! Washington Township July 4: Washington Township will host its Fourth of July parade beginning around 6:30 p.m. Then you'll want to grab a beach chair or a comfy blanket because the township will host a dazzling fireworks display starting at 9 p.m. at Washington Township High School. Pitman July 4: Looking for more of a reason to celebrate? Pitman's Independence Day Parade has you covered there. This year, the borough's parade is themed, "A Year of Celebrations." See what we did there? The parade kicks off at 9:55 a.m. sharp on July 4. July 5: Once day turns to night on Saturday, Pitman will host a fireworks display that can be viewed from Betty Park or other nearby areas. However, guests who are looking for that VIP, unobstructed view can purchase a ticket at a variety of Pitman businesses. Vineland July 4: Celebrate the 4th with the City of Vineland! This Cumberland County city's festivities begin at 7 p.m. with a free concert at Giampietro Park, headlined by the Bud Cavallo Trio and the Rowan College Symphony. After the concert wraps up around 9 p.m., a fireworks spectacular will dance across the sky above Vineland High School. Guests are encouraged to come together at the high school or in the area nearby, grab a chair and take in the dazzling sight! Atlantic City July 3: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and Tropicana will both set off fireworks displays in honor of Independence Day. Borgata's fireworks show, which is synced up to music, will last approximately 20 minutes and begin at 8:30 p.m. Guests can take in the sight from Borgata's surface lot. July 4: Tropicana's fireworks series runs throughout the summer, and of course, will be displayed on July 4! The show begins at approximately 10 p.m. Ocean City July 4: If you find yourself down the shore this holiday weekend, Ocean City has plenty of family fun activities for the Fourth of July. The city will host three bike parades: the first two begin at 10 a.m., with registration at 9 a.m., while the third begins at noon, with registration starting at 11 a.m. Hours later, at 7 p.m., the Fourth of July Kite Flying Competition kicks off, alongside other beachfront festivities next to the Music Pier. But the main event, Ocean City's fireworks spectacular, caps off the night beginning at 9 p.m. Delaware Dover July 4: The First State's capital city will host a variety of events for its annual Fourth of July celebration. The celebration kicks off on July 4, with activities beginning at 9:30 a.m. and concluding after a nighttime fireworks show! From historical interpreters, free museum admission and tours to a pie-eating contest, parade and a military flyover, this year's celebration has something for everyone to enjoy! The fireworks show over the Legislative Mall begins around 9:15 p.m. Event organizers recommend securing your optimal fireworks viewing area by 8 p.m.! A full lineup of Dover's Fourth of July celebration is available online. Hockessin July 4: The "best parade in the state" of Delaware is back for another year! The Hockessin 4th of July Festival and Fireworks is packing the patriotism this Independence Day. Guests can start the day off with neighborhood relays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Then, at 3 p.m., the Fourth of July Parade will begin on Old Lancaster Pike. At dusk, a fireworks display that can be seen from all over Hockessin will take over the night sky. According to the event website, the main viewing area for the fireworks show is at Swift Park, Piedmont Baseball Fields, Hockessin Library and Artesian Soccer Fields. Newark July 4: Fourth of July celebrations will be held at the University of Delaware Athletic Complex. The Independence Day festivities will run from 6-10 p.m. and include a fireworks show! Wilmington July 5: Celebrate the Fourth of July on your own terms on Friday, and then join the City of Wilmington's family-friendly festivity day on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. in Rodney Square. The event will feature live music, cultural demonstrations and performances, activities and games for children, plus a variety of food trucks from downtown Wilmington restaurants. Also on Saturday, Wilmington Mayor John Carney is set to sign an executive order launching a yearlong initiative leading up to the USA's 250th birthday in 2026, called the "Wilmington 250th Celebration." No official fireworks shows will be held in Wilmington this year. Smyrna-Clayton July 4: The Smyrna/Clayton July 4th Foundation Inc. will host its July 4th parade in Smyrna beginning at 9:30 a.m. According to Visit Delaware, the parade will be followed by outdoor activities in Municipal Park. Then, come dusk, a fireworks display will dazzle the night sky. The fireworks show begins across from Smyrna High School on Duck Creek Parkway, according to Visit Delaware.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cynthia Erivo Has a Surprising Sisqó Song on Her List of Favorites: 'You Can't Tell Me That's Not a Great Vocal'
Cynthia Erivo named Sisqó's "Thong Song" as one of her favorite vocal performances of all time She also cited Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Jazmine Sullivan, and more as inspiration Erivo already holds an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony for her vocal performancesCynthia Erivo is revealing a surprising Sisqó song as one of her all-time favorite vocal performances. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Erivo, 38, named Sisqó's "Thong Song" as one of her favorites and cited the R&B singer's impressive vocals on such an unexpected track. "Why do you need to sing like this when singing about a thong? The whole end section, the whole end section of this song is so unnecessary," Erivo said. The Wicked star loves the sonic drama of the track, in spite of its lyrical simplicity. "You have a key change, there's a praise break at some point in this. With his voice it's ridiculous, you don't need to sing like that. And he does, he's just enjoying himself and the voice is doing what it's meant to be doing." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. After singing along and complimenting Sisqó's voice throughout, the Tony winner said, "You can't tell me that that's not a good vocal because it is a good vocal. That's a brilliant vocal for a song about a thong. He just keeps going, 'I don't think you heard me.' We did, we heard you. I just love how he uses his voice for something that you wouldn't expect a voice to be used for." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! She complimented the rest of the singer's discography as well. "Now are there other performances of Sisqó's that merit this? Probably, but I just was like this is the one that didn't need him to do that and yet he did. Hats off to you Sisqó," Erivo added. Among her other favorite vocal performances were Whitney Houston's rendition of the 1935 classic from the musical Porgy and Bess "I Loves You Porgy," Jazmine Sullivan's childhood performance of "Home" from The Wiz, Jennifer Holiday's "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," Aretha Franklin's "Dr. Feel Good," Luther Vandross's "A House Is Not A Home," and Beyoncé's "Resentment." Erivo, a powerhouse vocalist herself, already holds an Emmy a Grammy, and a Tony, all for her vocal performances in The Color Purple. She was also nominated for Best Actress at the 2025 Oscars for her role in the musical adaptation of Wicked, and will reprise her lead role as Elphaba Thropp in Wicked: For Good, which will be released in theaters on Nov. 21, 2025. Read the original article on People
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Exclusive: Cliff Vmir Acquires New FEMMÈ Beauty Storefront And Talks Leadership, Ownership, And Impact
Cliff Vmir When one thinks of the viral internet sensation Cliff Vmir, it should come as no surprise that words like 'trailblazer' or 'trendsetter' closely follow. Throughout his career, we've witnessed the tastemaker expand his brand into lucrative streams of income as a key figure in the beauty industry, serving as a leading celebrity hairstylist for notable clients such as Cardi B, Jazmine Sullivan, and Sexyy Red. Vmir's influence has only grown in recent years, thanks to his haircare brand FEMMÉ, a line of products tailored to the needs of his extensive clientele, focusing on hair growth, nourishment, and more. As it's clear that he's already paved (or slayed) his own path in the haircare industry, Vmir recently added another accomplishment to his growing empire — a 3,000 sq. foot warehouse, salon, and storefront to house his FEMMÉ brand. While he's excited about this level up, Vmir feels that the elation will truly set in as he continues to meet his entrepreneurial goals.'I'm very hard on myself and have been since I was around sixteen years old. It's a good thing and it's a bad thing. I am excited and happy because I'm twenty-eight, and before anything, I'm Black and this is Black excellence,' Vmir said. 'I really started taking my hair care brand super seriously, about 10 months ago. This is the fourth and biggest warehouse that we moved up to. In my opinion, I won't feel like we've made it until I reach Walmart status because I feel like I'm only 10% of where I want to be.'One aspect that appears to be a common denominator in Vmir's professional trajectory is camaraderie. Whether it's by way of his collaborations with some of the leading ladies of popular culture or shining a light on other creators who look to create their own success stories, this energy is embedded in this latest endeavor, as well.'It's going to be a store in the very front, a salon in the middle, and then in the back, there's a double door that goes into the warehouse. I don't mind helping stylists, and I want a lot of phenomenal stylists there. I wanted a primarily male-based salon because I feel that males bring a different energy,' Vmir said. 'But I just want people who are not afraid to help one another. The salon is undergoing an interior makeover, featuring nice epoxy floors, with a significant amount of money being invested in it. FEMMÈ is my first baby, but this is my first baby that I have to really take care of. I have to make sure everything is done correctly, and I have the right people representing it. I just want to make sure that no matter what, people are going above and beyond, regardless of who you are.' Cliff Vmir While the mogul continues to extend his reign in the fields of haircare and entrepreneurship, he admits that each discipline requires varying levels of intention. When it comes to ownership, particularly, Vmir admits that sustaining the livelihood of his colleagues is of utmost importance to him and fuels his motivation.'Ownership for me is a whole other ballgame. As a hairstylist, you may wake up feeling unwell and need to cancel appointments. When you own a business, however, people are depending on you. There are people who work for me who can't pay their bills or provide for their families without that job. Anytime you own something, you're always the root of everything, so I can't really take days off. I could take a sick day, but I still need to ensure things are moving forward. Every day when I open my eyes, it's all about FEMMÈ and how I can advance my career. I feel that if I were to stop working today or tomorrow, many people who depend on me would struggle to provide for their families. I'm not doing it because of that, but I love to be able to put people in a position. When you own something and it's yours and no one can take it away from you, it's a really powerful feeling, especially when you're building it from the ground up.' Cliff Vmir Just two years shy of thirty, the innovator's leadership style encompasses similar tenets to those of peers twice his age. According to Vmir, that instinctive quality of leadership is something he's embodied since birth.'I feel like I've always been a natural leader. I'm young and I've always known what I wanted. I worked for myself since I was fifteen, so I'm very seasoned. I'm twenty-eight now, and I tell everyone who has a business never to take no for an answer because I never do. If I'm expecting a package and they call me and say, 'Oh, we're going to have a delay,' I'm going to do whatever I can to get my stuff when I need it, so I never accept no. I have always been a natural-born leader, and I'm never going to follow after anyone because how I feel matters the most.'As the Delaware native continues to excel in all of his lanes, he feels that his career is a full-circle moment, given that his dreams have become reality. 'I just wanted to be a regular hairstylist. My mom used to get her hair done by a woman who would do hair at her home. It wasn't ever about money, but about the art behind hair. I used to watch her do my mom's hair, and they would gossip and have a good time; that is what I originally wanted. However, once I was fourteen or fifteen, I had another vision. I remember going to cosmetology class because I went to a vocational school, and a teacher asked us all, 'Well, where do you see yourself in five years?' And I said, 'Well, I want to be a celebrity hairstylist.' Again, at the time in Delaware, that was considered impossible. Everyone just started laughing, and here we are over a decade later. The tongue is powerful, and working hard really does go a long way. I'm just so proud of myself, and I have never said that, ever.'
San Francisco Chronicle
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Blue Note Jazz evokes 2000s nostalgia with Black Radio Experience lineup
The 4th annual Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa is throwing it back to the early 2000s with its Black Radio Experience. R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan, hip-hop group the Roots and drummer and producer Questlove, all of whom broke into the mainstream around the start of the century, are on the bill for the Labor Day weekend event this year. Others set to perform at this year's event, set for Aug. 29-31 at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, include co-founder and artist in residence Robert Glasper, jazz group Hiatus Kaiyote, pop-rock singer Willow and rappers Lupe Fiasco and Terrace Martin. A full lineup of announced artists can be found online, with more to be revealed. Ticket presales start at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, and general onsale begins at 9 a.m. Friday, May 9. 'Black Radio Experience and Robtober are the platforms I use to bring all my favorite artists and collaborators together as one big family reunion,' Glasper said in a statement, referencing his annual October residency at New York City's Blue Note Jazz Club. 'I'm honored to be part of such an amazing community.' The night before performances kick off, on Aug. 28, Glasper plans to host an exclusive opening dinner and concert to kick things off. In addition to the festival throughout the weekend, afterparties are set for Aug. 29-30, featuring special guests such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, Talib Kewli and D-Nice. Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa launched in 2022 as a hub for all things hip-hop and R&B. The multi-stage festival has seen headliners such as John Legend, Chance the Rapper, and Mary J Blige over the years. Last year, it launched the Black Radio Experience as a more intimate spin-off.
