Welcome America Inc. has announced a lineup of talent, new and returning programming, free family-friendly events and more for the 2024 Wawa Welcome America Festival, Philadelphia’s annual July 4 celebration.
The festival will feature an expanded lineup of free multicultural and multigenerational events throughout Philadelphia and will culminate on July 4 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with a free concert featuring three-time Grammy Award-winning R&B performer and songwriter Ne-Yo and Grammy-nominated musician Kesha.
The concert will be performed at 7 p.m. in front of a live audience on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and broadcast on NBC10. The concert will be followed by Philadelphia’s largest annual fireworks display over the Ben Franklin Parkway, beginning at 9:30 p.m. Entry to the July 4 concert and fireworks is free, and tickets are not required. However, tickets are required for the front section, closest to the stage.
Prior to the concert, there will be a collaborative performance by DJ Diamond Kuts and Snacktime Philly on the Pennsylvania Lottery Groove Stage on the Parkway from 4-6 p.m.
All guests must enter at Logan Circle at 20th Street through the secure checkpoint, including magnetometers. Bags and beings are subject to search.
Philadelphia’s most notable museums, cultural institutions and attractions will open their doors free of charge, or, for an optional pay-what-you-wish donation, throughout the entire festival.
The 2024 festival will feature programming such as concerts, fireworks, block parties, complimentary museum access and Wawa Hoagie Day.
For full festival schedule and information, visit www.july4thphilly.com. Follow along on social media leading up to the festival for more announcements in the coming weeks – Facebook: Wawa Welcome America, Instagram and Twitter: @July4thPhilly ••
