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Axios
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Philly weekender: 4th of July celebrations and FIFA Club World Cup
🏛️ Beat the heat at free museum days as part of Wawa Welcome American. Participating museums include the Academy of Fine Arts and Fireman's Hall. 🎹 Philly Pops and singer Ben Folds take the stage today at 7pm for a concert at the Independence National Historical Park. Don't forget to bring your own chair or blanket. 🏰 Kickoff the long weekend at the South Street Night Market tonight from 5-9pm. Plan for line dancing, karaoke, food trucks and a bounce house between 8th and 3rd Streets. 🐶 Let your patriotic pooch strut his stuff for the top prize at the Betsy Ross House's pet costume contest. Friday, 10:30am. 🇺🇸 The Salute to Independence Parade steps off at 11am from 5th and Chestnut Streets. Enjoy floats, entertainers and marching musical groups. 🎇 The Wawa Welcome America Festival takes over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Friday at 7pm (gates open at 4pm) with a concert featuring LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan. Count on a beer garden, food trucks, interactive activities and a big fireworks display (9:30pm). ⚽ Philly's last FIFA Club World Cup match is Friday. Brazilian powerhouse Palmeiras will take on English giant Chelsea in this 9pm quarterfinal match at Lincoln Financial Field. Tickets: $45+
CBS News
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
2025 Wawa Welcome America in Philadelphia is back. Here's what to know about the 4th of July celebration.
The 2025 Wawa Welcome America returns for another year in Philadelphia. The 16-day festival , including the annual Fourth of July celebration, will have fan favorites and traditions everyone knows and loves. Welcome America, Inc. announced updates and new events for the festival on Thursday, including a partnership with the Phillies and Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the return of Philly Pops, Wawa Hoagie Day and much more. Pops on Independence , a 40-year tradition, is officially back with the No Name Pops returning back to Philly Pops. This will be the first time they will perform under the new name on July 3, at Independence National Historical Park under newly appointed Music Director, Chris Dragon. Something new this year is the block party on June 22, partnered with the Phillies and Philadelphia Soccer 26 [ FIFA World Cup 26 ]. The block party will be outside Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field. It will feature a beer garden, food trucks, entertainment, activities and more. "From the MLB All-Star Game and FIFA World Cup to the broader celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase Philadelphia's energy, passion, and pride," said Michael Harris, vice president of marketing and government affairs of the Phillies, in the release. Ne-Yo and Kesha headlined the 2024 Wawa Welcome America festival. We don't know who will headline this year's festival yet, but an announcement is expected in May.
