July 4th, 2010: July 4th Wawa Welcome America! Celebration
Posted: June 28th, 2010
Philadelphia is celebrating America's Birthday with Wawa Welcome America!, an eleven-day festival full of free concerts, parades and three major fireworks displays!Friday July 2:
Enjoy Dietz and Watson Hot Dog Day in Historic Philadelphia with Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross and a host of others at the Independence Picnic - featuring live music, family fun and of course, plenty of hot dogs. FREE!
Bring a picnic dinner on Independence Mall as Peter Nero and the Philly Pops perform Pops on Independence, a patriotic, alfresco concert (8:00 p.m.). FREE!
Saturday July 3: * FIREWORKS! *
It's all-you-can-eat sweets at the annual Ice Cream Festival at Penn's Landing (July 3-5).
Experience Philadelphia's Asian culture at the Chinatown Block Party, which has returned to the festival after 15 years! FREE!
At 8 p.m., the incomparable Philadelphia Orchestra performs a free concert at Penn's Landing, followed by the festival's second fireworks display. FREE!
Sunday July 4: * FIREWORKS! *
Wear your red, white and blue best to the Independence Day Parade through Historic Philadelphia (11 a.m.). Reminiscent of an old-fashioned Main Street, USA parade, the patriotic jamboree of bands and flags will wind through the very streets where our first Independence Day was celebrated. FREE!
Make your way uptown to the Party on the Parkway (12 noon), a family-friendly fest stretching from The Franklin Institute to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. FREE!
The Goo Goo Dolls and Philadelphia's own The Roots headline this year's Fourth of July concert on the Parkway (8 p.m.), the largest free concert in America. A star-spangled fireworks display begins immediately following the concert (approx. 10:30 p.m.). FREE!
Monday July 5 — National Holiday:
Don't pack up and rush home after July 4th's dazzling fireworks show, take advantage of the federal holiday and spend one more day enjoying the sights and sounds of Philadelphia. Cool off at Penn's Landing with the Super Scooper Ice Cream Festival, discover Cleopatra at the Franklin Institute, ride a carousel or play a round of mini-golf in Franklin Square — and that's just the beginning!
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July 4th Highlights from The Countryside:
Fireworks and Fountains at Longwood Gardens
Sunday July 4
The entire family will enjoy Longwood Gardens' light and sound spectacular, a summer tradition at the internationally celebrated gardens.
7th Annual Peddler's Village Celebration of Freedom
Saturday July 3
Picnic-style favorites, live entertainment, children's activities, fireworks and a whole lot more at the annual Celebration of Freedom at Peddler's Village.
The Brandywine Valley Wine Trail Big Bang BBQ
Saturday July 3 & Sunday July 4
Eight family-owned and -operated regional wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail offer a variety of wines, food, music, entertainment and more to celebrate the holiday weekend.
Annual Independence Day Festivities in Norristown
Saturday, July 3
Norristown hosts their annual July 4th celebration complete with a festive parade, concert, children's entertainment, hot dog eating contest, fireworks and more.
July 4th Parade and Fireworks in Skippack Village
Sunday, July 4
Enjoy a parade, barbecue, concert and fireworks in picturesque Skippack Village.
July 4th Updates
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Happy 4th of July from Phillyfunguide!
Whether it's a parade at the Please Touch Museum or a reenactment at the National Constitution Center, Phillyfunguide has selected all of Greater Philadelphia's best events to help you find your fun during this July 4th holiday.