Philly is already in the thick of Fourth of July week preparations and festivities, with Wawa’s Welcome America lineup in full swing and countless other holiday-themed events scheduled across On Friday, July 4, the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert and Fireworks returns to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the culmination of the sixteen-day independence celebration. Score your spot in the front section of the July 4th concert! Don’t miss the Daily Ticket Giveaway presented by Bank of America, a limited number of tickets are available at the Wawa Welcome America tent! Wawa Welcome America curates an incredible lineup of over 50 events, ranging from beloved annual traditions like Wawa Hoagie Day (two words: free hoagies) to the iconic July 4th Concert and Fireworks on the Parkway. Read on for some of what you can look forward to at this year’s festival, broken down by category. July 4th Concert and Fireworks: The yearly celebration will have the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony outside of Independence Hall and after, the Salute to Independence Parade. The 2025 Wawa Welcome America festival will feature a new Phillies block party, the return of the Philly Pops and the annual July Fourth concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway 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 to see where they are happening in A Guide to Wawa Welcome America, Philly's 16-Day July 4th Fest The nation’s largest Fourth of July celebration returns from June 19 to July 4, 2025, honoring Juneteenth and Independence Day with free concerts, fireworks, museum days and more. 100 Inspiring Hello July Quotes to Celebrate Summer July is the month that sees the season of summer on full display! Between hot afternoons, sultry nights, and Fourth of July fireworks, July is the perfect month to celebrate the warmth of the Summer season. The Fourth of July celebrations in Philadelphia will conclude on the evening of July 4 with the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert and Fireworks as Hip-Hop Trailblazer LL COOL J brings the energy, the legacy, and the culture to Philadelphia’s biggest stage with DJ Z-Trip on the turntables. Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular / Friday, July 4, 2025, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Seaside Amphitheater 14. Red, White & Baytowne: Fireworks and Family Fun Celebrate the Fourth at The Village of Baytowne Wharf with live music from 7 to 9:15 p.m. and a sky-splitting fireworks show to follow. With kids’ crafts, face painting, and balloon sculpting, this family-friendly fête On July 4th at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, The Wawa Foundation will celebrate four non-profits who are building stronger communities through preserving our independence, protecting our safety and mentoring and inspiring our youth. JoJo and Álvaro Díaz are joining LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan for Philly’s epic 2025 Fourth of July concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The celebration ends on July 4th with a concert & fireworks on the Ben Franklin Parkway. For a full list of events, please check the Welcome America events page. Heading to Wawa Welcome America on July 4? Here’s what to know — road closures, SEPTA changes, what to bring, and how to watch LL Cool J, Jazmine Sullivan, and more. Wawa Welcome America has been putting in the hours this summer, with 56 events over 16 days, and it's about to wrap up its celebrations with a bang. Ring in the week of the Fourth of July with Philadelphia's 16-day Wawa Welcome America festival ends in spectacular fashion with free Fourth of July 4th fireworks on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Headliners Jazmine Sullivan and LL Cool J bring star power to the main stage, delivering an unforgettable night of music. Celebrate the Fourth of July in the birthplace of America! Get all the details on events at the Independence Visitor Center, Historic District happenings, and Wawa Welcome America festivities. (WPHL) — As the annual Wawa Welcome America festival approaches, organizers have announced FREE programming from the 16-day festival leading up to the main event on July 4. From June 19 to July 4, the Wawa Welcome America festival will feature fireworks, concerts, block parties, free museum days, parades, and more. Check out PHL17’s guide [] Road closures have been announced for the Wawa Welcome America 4th of July Festival. Roads will be impacted from Wednesday, July 2 to Saturday, July 5. Public transit will also be impacted during
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