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Celebrating the Fourth of July in the Delaware Valley? We've got you covered. Here's a list of Independence Day parades and fireworks shows this year. Holidays in Philly A 2025 Procrastinator’s Guide to Fourth of July events in Philly From fireworks and backyard BBQs to museum days and star-powered concerts, make your holiday plans now. The Fourth of July is a great day to commemorate freedom and pride with your family and friends. And as the birthplace of America, Philadelphia is the perfect place to celebrate with some of these As the birthplace of America, Philadelphia shines brightest on July 4. Following a live music performance, fireworks blaze over the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the finale of the city’s multiday Wawa Welcome America bash. Timed perfectly with live music, the pyrotechnical display paints the skies over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. In this guide, we will be highlighting some of the top things to do in Philadelphia on July 4th. From historic sites to festive gatherings, you won’t want to miss out on these great opportunities. Get ready for a day filled with fun, food, and fireworks! 1. Attend the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony. The Philadelphia 250 fun gets started more than two years ahead of July 4, 2026. The planning process, however, began 13 years earlier with businessman Sam Katz and former Gov. Ed Rendell laying Things To Do in Philadelphia This Weekend: July 4-July 6 Philadelphia pulls out all the stops for Independence Day, offering a packed lineup of free festivities and headline events throughout the city. From the Wawa Welcome America Fourth of July Things to Do in July; July 4th; Concerts & Music Fests; 2026: America’s 250th Anniversary White and Blue To-Do on July 2, 2026 in Philadelphia’s Historic June 30, 2025 Fourth of July celebrations in Philly suburbs and South Jersey include fireworks, parades and festivals Conshohocken has a soap box derby, Downingtown has a carnival with rides, and With July Fourth falling on a Friday this year, many local businesses are closing up shop. Neighborhood leaders say they will redirect efforts to the 2026 celebration. Philadelphia Historic District announces plans for the 2026 250th anniversary celebration of American independence, including the Celebrate America’s birthday at the country’s largest July 4th celebration. Concerts, fireworks and over 50 events fill the 16-day event. Ending the epic celebration with a bang, LL COOL J, DJ Z-Trip and Grammy Award-winning singer Jazmine Sullivan will perform on Benjamin Franklin Parkway on the evening of July 4th. july4thphilly.com. Philly’s annual Independence Day bonanza kicks off on Juneteenth and runs through (you guessed it) July 4th. You get 16 days of free activities that not only celebrate freedom, but also Find the best fireworks-watching spots, free concerts and patriotic events with our guides to the Fourth of July in Philadelphia, below. As the birthplace of America, Philadelphia always goes all out for the fourth. Wawa Welcome America has countless events to choose from including free museum days, live music, and the Fourth of July Parade which will happen at East Market Street between 2nd Street and City Hall. Of course, the iconic Fourth of July concert will be happening in The City of Philadelphia has released its list of road closures and other changes you need to know about for this week's 4th of July festivities. 24/7 Live Philadelphia Pennsylvania New Jersey PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- No matter where you plan to celebrate, there are dozens of July 4th fireworks celebrations happening across the entire Delaware Valley! Check out our full list below to see 'Free America' Event Locations on July Fourth Weekend. Women's March, the organization behind "Free America Weekend," is calling on people to join or host events over the coming holiday weekend. Discover the best July 4th fireworks displays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware for 2025. Find dates, times, and locations for family-friendly Independence Day celebrations. Celebrate Independence Day 2025 with a bang! Here’s a complete guide to where and when you can catch the action: Highlights to Watch For: The Wawa Welcome America Concert on July 4th, headlined by LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan, concludes with fireworks over the Art Museum and Ben Franklin Parkway.
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