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Celebrate America’s birthday in Philadelphia
Fourth of July Fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of the Art Credit: G. Widman for GPTMC
Description
This Fourth of July, celebrate America’s independence with incredible fireworks in Philadelphia during the annual Wawa Welcome America! Festival!
THE MAIN EVENT
Philly’s Fourth of July Jam and Grand Finale Fireworks
5 p.m. – 11 p.m., July 4, 2011
FIREWORKS LOCATION: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Where to Watch the Fireworks on the 4th:
The fireworks finale at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is sure to draw a massive crowd, so be sure to stake your spot out early. Here a few of our favorite spots to catch the show: – Benjamin Franklin Parkway – Lemon Hill
– Boathouse Row
– Kelly Drive
– Martin Luther King Drive
– Schuylkill River Park
– Baseball diamonds at 22nd and the Parkway
Time: The fireworks display is estimated to begin around 10:30 p.m
Philly’s Fourth of July Jam
Concert begins at 8:30 p.m.
The Roots will headline this year’s Fourth of July concert, which also features Michael McDonald, Estelle, Earth Wind & Fire, Sara Bareilles and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
This year’s concert also includes at special tribute for the 40th Anniversary of Gamble and Huff’s iconic Philadelphia international records, “The Sound of Philadelphiaâ€
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’ll be able to grab a great location for viewing the concert and the fireworks.
CELEBRATE THE 4TH
July 4th Parade in Historic Philadelphia
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This year, Philadelphia’s main parade fittingly takes place in Historic Philadelphia. Don’t miss it!
Party on the Parkway Festival
12 noon – 6 p.m.
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.
Traffic Alert
For the first time, both the inner and outer lanes of Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be closed to traffic. Find a place to park in the city with our helpful Parking Guide or avoid the drive entirely and utilize public transportation.
Celebrate America’s birthday in Philadelphia
Fourth of July Fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of the Art Credit: G. Widman for GPTMC
Description
This Fourth of July, celebrate America’s independence with incredible fireworks in Philadelphia during the annual Wawa Welcome America! Festival!
THE MAIN EVENT
Philly’s Fourth of July Jam and Grand Finale Fireworks
5 p.m. – 11 p.m., July 4, 2011
FIREWORKS LOCATION: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Where to Watch the Fireworks on the 4th:
The fireworks finale at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is sure to draw a massive crowd, so be sure to stake your spot out early. Here a few of our favorite spots to catch the show: – Benjamin Franklin Parkway – Lemon Hill
– Boathouse Row
– Kelly Drive
– Martin Luther King Drive
– Schuylkill River Park
– Baseball diamonds at 22nd and the Parkway
Time: The fireworks display is estimated to begin around 10:30 p.m
Philly’s Fourth of July Jam
Concert begins at 8:30 p.m.
The Roots will headline this year’s Fourth of July concert, which also features Michael McDonald, Estelle, Earth Wind & Fire, Sara Bareilles and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
This year’s concert also includes at special tribute for the 40th Anniversary of Gamble and Huff’s iconic Philadelphia international records, “The Sound of Philadelphiaâ€
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’ll be able to grab a great location for viewing the concert and the fireworks.
CELEBRATE THE 4TH
July 4th Parade in Historic Philadelphia
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This year, Philadelphia’s main parade fittingly takes place in Historic Philadelphia. Don’t miss it!
Party on the Parkway Festival
12 noon – 6 p.m.
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.
Traffic Alert
For the first time, both the inner and outer lanes of Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be closed to traffic. Find a place to park in the city with our helpful Parking Guide or avoid the drive entirely and utilize public transportation.