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This Fourth of July, celebrate America independence with incredible fireworks in Philadelphia during the annual Wawa Welcome America! festival!
THE MAIN EVENT
Concert & Fireworks Display
8:30 – 11:00 p.m., July 4, 2010
CONCERT BEGINS AT 8:30 – FIREWORKS BEGIN AROUND 10:30
FIREWORKS LOCATION: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Where to Watch the Fireworks on the 4th:
There are several great places to watch the fireworks.
– Lemon Hill
– Benjamin Franklin Parkway
– Boathouse Row
– Kelly Drive
– Martin Luther King Drive
– Schuylkill River Park
Time: The fireworks display is estimated to begin around 10:30 p.m
Where to Watch the Concert:
The best place from which to watch the concert is on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Giant screens and speakers will broadcast the concert all along the Parkway.
Viewing Tips:
Arrive early. Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and a picnic. If you get to the Parkway early, you will be able to grab a great location for viewing the concert and the fireworks.
Concert Details & Performers
Concert begins at 8:30 p.m., July 4, 2010
The Goo Goo Dolls will headline this year´s concert, which features performances by Philly favorites: The Roots, R&B singer Chrisette Michelle and Washington D.C.´s Chuck Brown.
July 4th Parade in Historic Philadelphia, 11:00 a.m., July 4, 2010
This year, Philadelphia´s main parade fittingly takes place in Historic Philadelphia. Do not miss it!
Party on the Parkway Festival, 1:00 – 7:00 p.m., July 4, 2010
Bring your appetite and your red, white and blue apparel as an exciting, family-friendly festival stretches along Benjamin Franklin Parkway from The Franklin to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Insider Tip
Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and a picnic while you watch the parade. Then stay for the concert and fireworks. If you arrive early, you´ll be able to grab a great location for viewing all three.
