Screenings Under the Stars Starts This Thursday at Penn's Landing
Tuesday July 8, 2008
Another season of Screenings Under the Stars, presented by Independence Blue Cross, starts this Thursday at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing.
Every Thursday from now until August 28, the Great Plaza will be transformed into a unique outdoor theater featuring a popular film on a big screen.
The Great Plaza at Penn's Landing is located on Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street.
Here is the schedule for this summer's films:
- Spiderman 3 (July 10)
- Batman Begins (July 17)
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July 2008 Events in the Philadelphia / South Jersey Area
Monday July 7, 2008
All of the big Independence Day events are finished, but that doesn't mean that there's nothing left to do in July in the Philadelphia and South Jersey area.
Be sure to check out our newest events calendar covering activities and events along the New Jersey shore from Long Beach Island to Cape May.
There's just so much to do!
Check out these calendars of events for July 2008
Be sure to check out our newest events calendar covering activities and events along the New Jersey shore from Long Beach Island to Cape May.
There's just so much to do!
Check out these calendars of events for July 2008
- Philadelphia Area July 2008 Arts, Events, Exhibits and Festivals
- South Jersey Area July 2008 Events Calendar
- New Jersey Shore Events Calendar - Long Beach Island to Cape May
- July 2008 Casino Headliners in Atlantic City
- Mann Center for the Performing Arts Summer 2008 Events
- Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts / Academy of Music June 2008 Events
- Philadelphia Theater Guide - A Guide to What's on Stage at Philadelphia Area Theaters
- National Constitution Center Events and Programs
2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival Events for Saturday, July 5, 2008
Saturday July 5, 2008
There are only two days left in the 2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival, but there's still plenty to do.
Penn's Landing is the focus of today's activities. The annual Taste of Philadelphia takes place at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. You can sample cuisine from some of the city's finest restaurants.
Also at the Great Plaza you'll find the annual Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival where $5 buys you all the ice cream you can eat.
The day concludes this evening with a waterfront concert featuring Philly's homegrown mega-stars Boyz II Men followed by another huge fireworks display by internationally acclaimed Zambelli Fireworks Internationale.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Saturday, July 5, 2008.
Penn's Landing is the focus of today's activities. The annual Taste of Philadelphia takes place at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. You can sample cuisine from some of the city's finest restaurants.
Also at the Great Plaza you'll find the annual Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival where $5 buys you all the ice cream you can eat.
The day concludes this evening with a waterfront concert featuring Philly's homegrown mega-stars Boyz II Men followed by another huge fireworks display by internationally acclaimed Zambelli Fireworks Internationale.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Saturday, July 5, 2008.
It All Began in Philadelphia
Friday July 4, 2008
Today we celebrate America's 232nd birthday.
From the rugged coasts of Maine and the Rocky Mountains of the west, to the neighborhoods of Anchorage, Alaska and the islands of Hawaii, families will watch parades, attend barbecues and ooh and ah at evening fireworks. Independence Day is also the time that we should look back and remember why and where it happened.
Fid out how it all began in Philadelphia.
2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival Events for Friday, July 4, 2008
Thursday July 3, 2008
Tomorrow is Independence Day and the biggest day of the 2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival.
The day begins with the annual Independence Day Ceremony at Independence Hall with Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter presiding.
At noon, be sure to get your piece of birthday cake of Tastykakes at the Independence Visitor Center.
The Great Plaza at Penn's Landing hosts the annual Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival starting at noon and lasting until 6:00 p.m. How much ice cream can you eat in six hours?
At 2:00 p.m. bells all over the country will join the Liberty Bell in the annual Let Freedom Ring ceremony.
The Party on the Parkway also begins at 2:00 p.m. with plenty of music, entertainment and food. Make sure to get there early for a good spot to view the Southwest Airlines July 4th Parade which begins at 6:00 p.m.
The Sunoco Sweet Sounds of Liberty Concert & Fireworks follows the parade and features Philly's own Stylistics and five-time Grammy winner John Legend returns to Philly for an evening of smooth R&B followed by a colorful fireworks display above the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Friday, July 4, 2008.
The day begins with the annual Independence Day Ceremony at Independence Hall with Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter presiding.
At noon, be sure to get your piece of birthday cake of Tastykakes at the Independence Visitor Center.
The Great Plaza at Penn's Landing hosts the annual Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival starting at noon and lasting until 6:00 p.m. How much ice cream can you eat in six hours?
At 2:00 p.m. bells all over the country will join the Liberty Bell in the annual Let Freedom Ring ceremony.
The Party on the Parkway also begins at 2:00 p.m. with plenty of music, entertainment and food. Make sure to get there early for a good spot to view the Southwest Airlines July 4th Parade which begins at 6:00 p.m.
The Sunoco Sweet Sounds of Liberty Concert & Fireworks follows the parade and features Philly's own Stylistics and five-time Grammy winner John Legend returns to Philly for an evening of smooth R&B followed by a colorful fireworks display above the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Friday, July 4, 2008.
2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival Events for Thursday, July 3, 2008
Wednesday July 2, 2008
The 2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival continues tomorrow, Thursday, with its biggest day yet!
Go 4th & Learn heads to the the Atwater Kent Museum where kids can time-travel through more than 300 years of Philadelphia history
The always popular Fiesta on the Parkway runs from 2:00-8:30 p.m. on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
In a public ceremony with Independence Hall as a backdrop, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter will officiate over the nuptials of Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross - well at least their re-enactors. The wedding will be followed by one of Sunoco Welcome America!'s most popular traditions, Grammy Award-winning Peter Nero and the Philly Pops performing an evening of music in the shadows of Independence Hall.
The Philly @ the Movies moves to the Northeast Philadelphia Airport for a showing of Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Thursday, July 3, 2008.
Go 4th & Learn heads to the the Atwater Kent Museum where kids can time-travel through more than 300 years of Philadelphia history
The always popular Fiesta on the Parkway runs from 2:00-8:30 p.m. on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
In a public ceremony with Independence Hall as a backdrop, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter will officiate over the nuptials of Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross - well at least their re-enactors. The wedding will be followed by one of Sunoco Welcome America!'s most popular traditions, Grammy Award-winning Peter Nero and the Philly Pops performing an evening of music in the shadows of Independence Hall.
The Philly @ the Movies moves to the Northeast Philadelphia Airport for a showing of Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Thursday, July 3, 2008.
2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival Events for Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Wednesday July 2, 2008
The 2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival continues today, Wednesday, with four exciting events.
Go 4th & Learn moves to the the Abbotsford Community Center where kids will explore the world of possibilities through storytelling, crafts and interactive performances.
The Philly @ the Movies film series has two afternoon showings of The Bucket List at the Philadelphia Senior Center.
A new event Cops and Kids: Turning the Corner takes part at the Police District Building at 17th Street and Montgomery Ave.
This evening Broad Street between Locust and Pines Streets comes alive with Wednesday Night Out featuring fifteen talented Philly performers.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Wednesday, July 2, 2008.
Go 4th & Learn moves to the the Abbotsford Community Center where kids will explore the world of possibilities through storytelling, crafts and interactive performances.
The Philly @ the Movies film series has two afternoon showings of The Bucket List at the Philadelphia Senior Center.
A new event Cops and Kids: Turning the Corner takes part at the Police District Building at 17th Street and Montgomery Ave.
This evening Broad Street between Locust and Pines Streets comes alive with Wednesday Night Out featuring fifteen talented Philly performers.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Wednesday, July 2, 2008.
2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival Events for Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Monday June 30, 2008
The 2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival continues tomorrow, Tuesday, with two exciting events.
Go 4th & Learn heads to the Free Library of Philadelphia where kids will get the scoop on Ben Franklin while they enjoy the interactive movie What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
The Philly @ the Movies film series goes behind bars at Eastern State Penitentiary for a showing of The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
Go 4th & Learn heads to the Free Library of Philadelphia where kids will get the scoop on Ben Franklin while they enjoy the interactive movie What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
The Philly @ the Movies film series goes behind bars at Eastern State Penitentiary for a showing of The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival Events for Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Monday June 30, 2008
The 2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival continues tomorrow, Tuesday, with two exciting events.
Go 4th & Learn heads to the Free Library of Philadelphia where kids will get the scoop on Ben Franklin while they enjoy the interactive movie What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
The Philly @ the Movies film series goes behind bars at Eastern State Penitentiary for a showing of The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
Go 4th & Learn heads to the Free Library of Philadelphia where kids will get the scoop on Ben Franklin while they enjoy the interactive movie What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
The Philly @ the Movies film series goes behind bars at Eastern State Penitentiary for a showing of The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival Events for Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday June 29, 2008
The 2008 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival continues tomorrow, Monday, with two exciting events.
Go 4th & Learn heads to City Hall's Dilworth Plaza where kids will get to climb inside a helicopter, talk with William Penn or paint a colorful monster mural.
The Philly @ the Movies film series also moves to City Hall's Dilworth Plaza with a showing of 12 Monkeys, the futuristic science fiction thriller shot in Philadelphia and starring Bruce Willis.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Monday, June 30, 2008.
Go 4th & Learn heads to City Hall's Dilworth Plaza where kids will get to climb inside a helicopter, talk with William Penn or paint a colorful monster mural.
The Philly @ the Movies film series also moves to City Hall's Dilworth Plaza with a showing of 12 Monkeys, the futuristic science fiction thriller shot in Philadelphia and starring Bruce Willis.
Get all the details on the Sunoco Welcome America! Events for Monday, June 30, 2008.