Thursday, June 29:
Wawa Hoagie Day, Independence Mall
Culture on Tap at City Hall Courtyard, City Hall
Friday, June 30 :
Red, White & Blue Happy Hour, various locations
Philadelphia Orchestra Concert and Fireworks, Penn’s Landing
Saturday, July 1 :
Pershing’s Own Concert and Fireworks, Penn’s Landing
Sunday, July 2 :
Rocky, Philadelphia Museum of Art
Monday, July 3 :
Philadelphia’s Historic District Block Party, Independence Mall
POPS! on Independence, Independence Hall
Tuesday, July 4 :
Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, Independence Hall
Independence Day Parade, Historic District
Party on the Parkway, Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Freedom Festival Fireworks, Camden, NJ
Just across the Delaware River, Camden, New Jersey sets off its own set of lights in the sky, simultaneous to the ones going off over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 9:30-10 p.m., Tuesday, July 4. Wiggins Park, 1 Riverside Drive, camdenwaterfront.com
Celebration of Freedom Ceremony
The day’s kickoff begins at Independence Hall during a patriotic presentation. Honorees this year include Philly’s own Boyz II Men. As always, the morning includes a reading of the Declaration of Independence, followed by music and remarks. 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, July 4. 6 th & Chestnut Streets, (267) 546-5424.
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