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Welcome America, Inc just announced an exciting lineup of talent, new and returning programming, free family-friendly events, and more for the 2024 Wawa Welcome America Festival, Philadelphia’s annual July Fourth celebration. This year’s festival will again begin on Juneteenth and run until July 4.
The festival will feature an expanded lineup of free multicultural and multigenerational events throughout Philadelphia and will culminate on July 4th on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with a free star-studded concert featuring the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B hitmaker, iconic songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist NE-YO and Grammy-nominated and award-winning musician, actress and activist Kesha.
Once again, Wawa Welcome America will feature a lineup of tried-and-true programming that Philadelphians have come to know and love, combined with new events designed to showcase and celebrate the rich multicultural fabric of Philadelphia, all while activating iconic public spaces across our great city. As Wawa Welcome America continues to grow and expand leading up to America’s 250th birthday in 2026, this year’s festival will feature a slate of world class talent designed to put Philadelphia and the festival on a global stage. In addition to Ne-Yo and Kesha, Wawa Welcome America will also feature performances by LeAnn Rimes, Tamela Mann, Kid ‘n Play, and more!
With a continued focus on arts, culture, education, wellness, history, and performance, the 2024 festival will feature beloved programming such as concerts, fireworks, block parties, complimentary museum access, Wawa Hoagie Day®, and more. Wawa Welcome America is continuing their dedication to making the festival inclusive and multicultural and will once again include a slate of programming in commemoration of Juneteenth, along with the 40+ year tradition of Concilio’s Annual Hispanic Fiesta, celebrating Hispanic culture and heritage through food, dance, and music.
The Fourth of July celebrations in Philadelphia will conclude on the evening of July 4 with the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert and Fireworks starring the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B hitmaker, iconic songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist NE-YO, and Grammy-nominated and award-winning musician, actress and activist Kesha. Produced in partnership withLive Nation, the concert will be performed at 7:00 p.m. in front of a live audience on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and broadcast in English on NBC10 for viewers to enjoy from their homes. The concert will be followed by Philadelphia’s largest annual fireworks display over the iconic Benjamin Franklin Parkway courtesy of Wawa beginning at 9:30 p.m.
Entry to the July 4th Concert & Fireworks is free and tickets are not required. For full festival schedule and information, please visit www.july4thphilly.com and be sure to follow along with us on social leading up to the festival for more exciting announcements in the coming weeks – Facebook: Wawa Welcome America, Instagram and Twitter: @July4thPhilly
Welcome America, Inc. is a 501c3, non-profit organization engaged in a public-private partnership with the City of Philadelphia which seeks to enhance the resident and visitor experience by planning and producing citywide celebrations including Wawa Welcome America and the Philly Holiday Experience. These events generate positive economic impact to the local economy and increase awareness of Philadelphia as a global destination.
Wawa Welcome America is Philadelphia’s premier summer festival that celebrates freedom and independence from Juneteenth to July 4th! As the nation’s largest July 4th celebration and one of the largest free festivals in the country, Wawa Welcome America offers Philadelphians and visitors sixteen days of free, family-friendly programs that celebrate the lives, voices, and experiences of all Americans through art, culture, wellness, and history. The Wawa Welcome America Festival includes concerts, firework displays, Wawa Hoagie Day and more! Welcome America was founded in 1993, and celebrates its 32nd festival in 2024.
Visit july4thphilly.com for a full daily schedule and follow:
· Instagram – www.instagram.com/July4thPhilly
· Facebook – www.facebook.com/WawaWelcomeAmerica
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