Welcome America! 4th of July
The Sunoco Welcome America! festival continues all week with events leading up to the big July 4 concert and fireworks. Check the schedule and find out when fireworks will blast off near you this holiday.
Fireworks over the Ben Franklin Bridge during a display at Penn's Landing. (TOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer)
Welcome America climaxes the night of the Fourth with fireworks on the Parkway and a concert featuring Sheryl Crow.
- Full Welcome America coverage
- Before you go, check our Shore Guide
- Tops in tap: A Philadelphia festival hopes to click with beloved dance form
Philadelphia's Welcome America celebration continues through Sunday. A highlight on Friday: the Super Scooper Ice Cream Festival, from noon to 5 p.m. on Penn's Landing.
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EVENTS
July 3
- Independence Day Ceremony & Parade: Independence National Historical Park
- Feel the Freedom Festival: National Constitution Center
- Betsy's Independence Day Bash: Betsy Ross House
- Fam Jams Penn's Landing
- Party on the Parkway: Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- Bell Tapping Ceremony: Liberty Bell Center
- Happy Birthday America: Independence Visitor Center
July 4
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NEWS
The SEPTA leadership is expected to formally approve the tentative agreement reached overnight in a vote going on at the moment. A 2 p.m. news conference is planned to announce the results.
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