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, shop Black-owned businesses, savor delicious local eateries, and experience fun for the whole family!

Dance, play, create! Kids of all ages can enjoy this free music festival featuring dynamic performances, art stations, mouthwatering treats, exciting giveaways, and more! Kidchella offers something special for everyone to enjoy.

The Avenue of the Arts comes to life with high-powered entertainment from local and world- renowned performers, art, food and more. There is sure to be something for everyone at this unforgettable block party experience!

Come together with friends and family for a unique pool party and evening of fun. Celebrate the season opening of the pool at Cherashore Playground, hosted by Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.

Join Wawa for historic Hoagie Day, honoring local heroes, and building and serving Wawa Shorti Hoagies.  Hoagies will be served FREE at Noon along Arch Street between 5th & 6th Streets in the Independence Mall area.

Gospel on Independence will return for yet another moving and soul-stirring performance on Independence Mall with Independence Hall as backdrop.

Concilio’s Annual Hispanic Fiesta is back – but this year, with an exciting new location at LOVE Park! This highly anticipated event is one of Philadelphia’s largest celebrations of Latino culture, bringing together families, friends, and visitors for a day filled with music, dance, food, and community engagement, with event proceeds supporting Concilio’s Scholarship Fund.

The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will put on a patriotic, all-star concert followed by a thrilling fireworks display over the Delaware River Waterfront.

Join us as we celebrate Black Music Month, which was founded in Philadelphia. Curated by Philadelphia music legend Dyana Williams, this celebration will feature multiple expressions of music pioneered by Black musicians, performed by some of Philadelphia's most well-known and sought-after artists.

The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus presents “America the Beautiful,” a celebration of all there is to love about our nation. Take in unparalleled natural landscapes and meet the warm and welcoming people on a musical and visual journey across our country.

The Philadelphia Historic District partners are gearing up for the annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do celebration, commemorating a day of “pomp and parade,” as declared by John Adams in 1776, encouraging visitors to celebrate independence in the place where it all began.

This year we are bringing back an over 40-year tradition. The Pops will perform for the first time under their new name on the evening of July 3, 2025 at Independence National Historical Park with a show, which will feature the newly appointed Music Director, Chris Dragon.

With Independence Hall as the backdrop, celebrate July 4th and observe the evolving history of America’s freedom, with remarks by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and a variety of notable guest speakers.

Dress in your red, white and blue and wave a flag as the Salute to Independence Parade celebrates the 249th birthday of the United States in grand style and pageantry.

The grand finale returns to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with a star-studded concert, also broadcast live on NBC10, followed by a dazzling fireworks show to cap off the day and 16 full days of celebrations. More information to come!