Visit multicultural pavilions and participate in craft traditions from around the world. Children can sing with Radio Disney, play interactive games and lots more.
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing,
Columbus Boulevard & Chestnut Street
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Philly @ The Movies
Come see a screening of National Treasure (2005) right where it was filmed at Independence National Historical Park.
Independence Visitors Center,
6th & Market Streets
4 Screenings: Noon, 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., & 7:00 p.m.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Concert
The world renowned Philadelphia Orchestra performs a concert with the Delaware River waterfront as a backdrop.
Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing,
Columbus Boulevard & Spring Garden Street
7:00 p.m.
Philly’s Dance Party and Fireworks Extravaganza
Get down! Get loose! Get dancing! is the theme for Philly's biggest Dance Party. From ethnic dances to oldies here's a chance to dance the night away. The party will conclude with a dance contest followed by a fireworks extravaganza.
Strawberry Mansion Bridge
West River Drive (Overlooking Kelly Drive and Martin Luther King Drive)
Dance Party 5:00 p.m.
Fireworks 9:00 p.m.
The American portion of Bob Geldof’s Live 8 charity concert to raise money for Ethiopian famine relief is to be held July 2 in Philadelphia at the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. More details
Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
begins around noon
Let’s Salsa
Learn to Salsa with the region’s hottest Salsa dance instructor, Flaco.
Philadelphia International Airport Terminal A
West in the Arrivals Hall
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Rhythm & Blues Concert Featuring Ruben Studdard and Stephanie Mills & The Penn’s Landing Fireworks Spectacular
New this year to the Sunoco Welcome America! lineup of events is the Rhythm and Blues concert presented by sponsor Coca-Cola. The performance stars American Idol winner Ruben Studdard and R&B diva Stephanie Mills. They will join a cast of international talent and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Fireworks follow the show.
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
Columbus Boulevard & Chestnut Street
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Would be "salseros" can hook into a variety of pre-festival dance lessons and workshops culminating in another big finish on the Parkway on July 3. This vibrant event will feature star studded performances by Frankie Negron, Foto Rodriquez Y Charanga La Unica, and La Opinion. Spend the afternoon on the Parkway with food, fun, and entertainment for the whole family.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 20th Street
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Philly @ The Movies
Philly @ the Movies concludes with the critically acclaimed Finding Neverland (2004), a fictional account of the author who created Peter Pan.
McMichael Park
Henry Avenue & Midvale Avenue
8:00 p.m.
At the annual Let Freedom Ring ceremony in Philadelphia, America will hear the first ringing of the Normandy Bell, cast as an exact replica of the Liberty Bell. The Normandy Bell is a gift from the French to commemorate the 60th anniversary of D-Day. The ringing will follow the annual tapping of the Liberty Bell by four children descended from signers of the Declaration of Independence. The ceremony features music and entertainment by the Philadelphia Boys Choir; the Navy Ceremonial Band from Washington, D.C.; composer and singer Kay Seamayer; Second Pennsylvania Regiment and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, among others. The event dates back to a 1963 Joint Resolution of Congress officially authorizing a national bell-ringing ceremony.
Independence Hall & Liberty Bell Center
Independence National Historical Park
5th and Walnut Streets
12:30 p.m.
Parkway Festival
A festival atmosphere is ushered onto the Parkway. Music, food, and games are featured as excitement builds for the evening’s main events.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Southwest Airlines 4th of July Parade
The Southwest Airlines 4th of July Parade is a patriotic salute to the spirit of America. You’ll love the bands, music, drill teams, bigger than life balloon characters, floats and special tribute to the United States Army. Nearly 100 groups and organizations will be part of the procession. The Southwest Airlines High School Honor Band makes its premiere, featuring the regions most talented young musicians.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
6:30 p.m.
Sunoco Philadelphia Freedom Concert Featuring Elton John
Be on the Parkway for the biggest concert of the summer. The Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld Fund along with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, presents Sir Elton John, Patti Labelle, Bryan Adams, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, in a blockbuster concert performance. Fireworks follow the show.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Concert: 8:30 p.m.
Fireworks: 10:30 p.m.