Juneteenth Block Party at the African American Museum

Audacious Freedom: Celebrating 160 Years of Freedom

Produced in partnership with the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Welcome America, Inc., and VISIT PHILADELPHIA®

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of freedom and culture in partnership with Wawa Welcome America and VISIT PHILADELPHIA®. All are welcome to unite to celebrate freedom through live musical performances featuring Lady Alma, Kid Capri, DJ Drama, and Slick Rick. Shop Black-owned businesses, savor delicious local eateries, and experience fun for the whole family!

Hosted by Patty Jackson, there will be performances throughout the day by DJ RL, DJ Na$h, Mother Bethel A.M.E Choir, Marian Anderson Choir, Youba, and Zeek Burse. (Please be aware that the performers and scheduled activities may change due to unexpected circumstances.)

Guests 21 + can enjoy a Beer Garden featuring free samples of DeLeon Tequila, wine courtesy of Chaddsford Winery, and Tito’s Lemonade & Tito’s Lemonade Spritz courtesy of Tito’s Handmade Vodka available for purchase. The Oasis Food Market supported by Philadelphia International Airport will have food trucks,  Rita’s Italian Ice, the official Italian ice of Wawa Welcome America 2025, and more! Be sure to check out Wawa’s smoothie and beverage tent!

Enjoy free book giveaways courtesy of Sesame Place in the PECO Kid Zone!

Guests will have the opportunity to Rest and Recharge with Independence Blue Cross and enjoy nutritional takeaways in partnership with Sharing Excess.

Score your spot in the front section of the July 4th concert! Don’t miss the Daily Ticket Giveaway presented by Bank of America, a limited number of tickets are available at the Wawa Welcome America tent! Claim your chance to win before they’re gone!

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DJ Drama
Tyree Simmons, better known to the world as DJ Drama, is one of the most iconic voices in the history of hip hop. With a career spanning nearly 2 decades, the multi-platinum selling artist and DJ single handedly helped forever change the hip hop landscape with his legendary Gangsta Grillz brand, which has over 200 classic mixtapes to date with a plethora of hip hop heavyweights including Lil Wayne, T.I., Fabolous, Jeezy, Meek Mill and Chris Brown to name a few.
Lady Alma
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