Where: Independence Mall, 6th and Market streets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCelebration of Freedom Ceremony<\/p>\n
With Independence Hall as the backdrop, celebrate July 4th and observe the evolving history of America\u2019s freedom. This inspiring event will feature remarks by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, the presentation of the Mayor\u2019s One Philly Award and the 10th Anniversary of The Wawa Foundation Hero Award – both honoring individuals and organizations making a difference in our city, with musical guests DJ Diamond Kuts and Suzann Christine. This event is produced in partnership with the Office of the City of Representative.\u202f<\/p>\n
When: Friday, July 4 at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Independence Hall, 5th Street between Chestnut and Walnut streets<\/p>\n
Salute to Independence Parade<\/p>\n
Bring your lawn chairs and the entire family and take a seat along the parade route to experience a visual and musical extravaganza celebrating our nation. This year’s parade begins with a traveling dance production set to the music of a special song written by the parade producer titled “America My Home Sweet Home”! Get ready to clap your hands and dance along! The parade will feature a diverse mix of floats, entertainers, marching musical groups, and more. For the first time ever, the World Champion Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps from Reading, PA will canvas the parade route with amazing music and precision, along with the Corotegas Latin Marching Band, all the way from Honduras! A highlight of this year\u2019s parade will be the debut of the first float set for the 2026 parade celebrating America\u2019s 250th Birthday, with special features nodding to our country\u2019s birth and its roots right here in the city of brotherly love.<\/p>\n
When: Friday, July 4 at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n
Where: 5th and Chestnut streets, then along East Market Street to City Hall<\/p>\n
Freedom Fest Fireworks Festival<\/p>\n
Philadelphia-based nonprofit One River Alliance (ORA) is proud to announce the full details for its highly popular annual 2025 FreedomFest Fireworks Festival. Partnering with State Street Events, FreedomFest takes place on the Fourth of July at Pleasant Hill Park and wraps up with a spectacular fireworks show. The free family-fun event offers the community the opportunity to experience a dynamic lineup of live musical performances, indulge in delicious offerings and unique goods from more than 20 local food trucks and artisan vendors, and see a breathtaking state-of-the-art fireworks display by Pyrotecnico shot from a barge in the middle of the Delaware River. FreedomFest kicks off with a performance of the National Anthem, followed by a high-energy set on the main stage from crowd favorites Philly Heart & Soul. Back by popular demand is the beer garden, which will feature libations from Philadelphia\u2019s own Attic Brewing Co., Briganti Wines, City Distilling, and Crooked Eye Brewery.<\/p>\n
When: Friday, July 4 from 5-9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Pleasant Hill Park, 9100 N. Delaware Ave.<\/p>\n
Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise<\/p>\n
City Cruises Philadelphia is inviting passengers to the ultimate USA birthday party on Friday as they host their 4th of July Signature Dinner Cruise. Guests will celebrate in style aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia, enjoying the city’s best view of the Independence Day fireworks as they light up the sky over the Delaware River. Guests will enjoy a delicious multi-course chef-prepared buffet along with a fully-stocked bar. For the ultimate dining experience, guests can choose from three bar-package options.<\/p>\n
When: Friday, July 4, boarding at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where:\u00a0departs from Penn\u2019s Landing, 401 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.<\/p>\n
July 4th Concert & Fireworks<\/p>\n
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 GRAMMY\u00ae Award-winning Hip-Hop icon LL COOL J and GRAMMY\u00ae Award-winning R&B singer and songwriter, and Philadelphia native, Jazmine Sullivan. Produced in partnership with Live 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\u2019s largest annual fireworks display over the iconic Benjamin Franklin Parkway courtesy of Wawa. Prior to the concert, guests can enjoy entertainment on the Pennsylvania Lottery Groove Stage on the Parkway.<\/p>\n
When: Friday, July 4 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, enter at 20th Street and Logan Square<\/p>\n
Fourth of July Fireworks at Assembly Rooftop Lounge<\/p>\n
Assembly Rooftop Lounge, Center City\u2019s swanky rooftop lounge with panoramic views of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, City Hall, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is the place to celebrate the Fourth of July. On Fourth of July, guests are invited to take the elevator up at The Logan Hotel for Red, White & Views: Firework Viewing Party \u2014 an opportunity to experience the magic of the fireworks from the city\u2019s best vantage point. The celebration will feature a four-hour open bar serving Assembly Rooftop Lounge\u2019s signature cocktails, passed hors d\u2019oeuvres, multiple chef-curated food stations, a decadent dessert spread, live music, and, of course, unbeatable views of the fireworks.<\/p>\n
When: Friday, July 4 from 7-11 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Assembly Rooftop Lounge, in The Logan Philadelphia, 1840 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.<\/p>\n
Drop In Science Workshop: Summer Styles<\/p>\n
How does making clothing impact the global environment? What is upcycling and why is it so important? Learn all about how there is more than meets the eye in your choices for summer styles. Take a peek at the Academy\u2019s Botany Collection. Bring an old pair of shorts and repurpose them into a lunch bag to take home.<\/p>\n
When: Saturday, July 5 from 2\u20134 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.<\/p>\n
Philly Foodie & Fireworks Festival<\/p>\n
Harrah\u2019s Philadelphia is excited to welcome guests to the Philly Foodie & Fireworks Festival for an action-packed Fourth of July celebration featuring live entertainment, top-tier food vendors, family-friendly activities and a spectacular fireworks display. Attendees can enjoy 25+ food trucks, a maker\u2019s market, pop-up beer garden and an engaging Family Fun Zone with carnival games and a money machine with real prizes. At 9 p.m., Harrah\u2019s legendary fireworks show will illuminate the sky, offering spectacular views from the grandstand and outdoor patio overlooking the Racetrack and Delaware River. Tickets are required.<\/p>\n
When: Saturday, July 5 from 2-10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack, 777 Harrah’s Blvd.<\/p>\n
“Where I’m From” at the Barnes<\/p>\n
This summer, the Barnes Foundation and Mural Arts Philadelphia present “Where I\u2019m From,” an exhibition of original work created by artists from Mural Arts Philadelphia\u2019s Rec Crew, a 24-week job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults, and artists at State Correctional Institution Phoenix (SCI Phoenix), southeast Pennsylvania\u2019s maximum-security prison for men. Free with general admission to the Barnes, “Where I\u2019m From” will be on view in the second-floor classroom of the Collection Gallery.<\/p>\n
When: Saturday, July 5-Aug. 25<\/p>\n
Where: The Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.<\/p>\n
\u201dDemond Melancon: As Any Means Are Necessary\u201d at AAMP<\/p>\n
Demond Melancon (b. 1978) works solely with a needle and thread to sew glass beads onto canvas. He began this practice in 1992 when he first became part of the Black Masking Culture of New Orleans, a culture whose roots are woven through more than two centuries of history. Big Chief Demond Melancon is well known for creating massive Suits as a Black Masker. His Suits are sculptural forms based on the size of his body, which are composed of intricate, hand-sewn beadwork revealing a collective visual narrative. In 2017, Melancon pioneered an emerging contemporary art practice using the same beading techniques he\u2019s been refining over the past 30 years in the Black Masking Culture.<\/p>\n
When: through Sunday, July 27<\/p>\n
Where: African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St.<\/p>\n
Discover play mode at the LEGO\u00ae Summer of Play<\/p>\n
This summer, families in Philadelphia and beyond can get ready for a celebration of play like no other at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia with an all-new event. The LEGO\u00ae Summer of Play event will have new activities to help kids discover their unique play mode \u2014 whether they love to create, discover, build, dance or simply play their own way. Families can join a workshop to learn how to create a LEGO bee and design a playful city with the Master Model Builder where their imaginations can run wild. Kids of all ages can boogie to the DJ GoodVibes dance party and then have fun spotting surprise LEGO creations in MINILAND which has Philadelphia\u2019s cityscape created out of more than 1.5 million LEGO bricks.<\/p>\n
When: through Sunday, Aug. 3<\/p>\n
Where: LEGOLAND\u00ae Discovery Center Philadelphia, in Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pk., Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462<\/p>\n
\u201dOf Earthen Kin: Works by Katie Kaplan\u201d at PMG<\/p>\n
Philadelphia\u2019s Magic Gardens (PMG) presents a new exhibition titled \u201cOf Earthen Kin: Works by Katie Kaplan.\u201d The exhibition features new work by Katie Kaplan, a Philadelphia-based multidisciplinary artist whose work spans printmaking, sculpture, textiles, video, and installation. Her artistic practice is rooted in cultural organizing, activist art, and mutual aid. These values manifest through her commitment to collaborative and community-centered art-making. Her current body of work focuses on the environment, particularly through the lens of vibrating landscapes and close-up examinations of fungi and foliage.<\/p>\n
When: through Sunday, Aug. 10<\/p>\n
Where: Philadelphia\u2019s Magic Gardens, 1020 South St.<\/p>\n
Center City District SIPS returns<\/p>\n
The pay-as-you-go Center City District SIPS series is back for its 21st season with lots of happy hour revelry. Enjoy CCD SIPS happy hour al fresco at Cret Park and Dilworth Park. The weekly Wednesday night program offers substantial discounts at nearly 100 (and counting) bars, restaurants and beer gardens throughout Center City. The CCD SIPS promotion is simple: $5 beer, $6 wine, $7 cocktails and half-priced appetizers from 5 to 7 p.m. at favorites like Franky Bradley\u2019s, Taste Cheesesteak Bar, Harp & Crown, Independence Beer Garden, Pizzeria Vetri, Square 1682, Bud & Marilyn\u2019s, Cavanaugh\u2019s, Chris\u2019 Jazz Cafe, Continental Midtown and more. After happy hour, enjoy 15% off dinner at select locations.<\/p>\n
When: Wednesdays through Aug. 27 from 5-7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St.<\/p>\n
East Passyunk\u2019s Italian Passeggiata returns<\/p>\n
East Passyunk Avenue, South Philadelphia\u2019s historic commercial corridor known for its 160+ independently-owned restaurants and shops, will become the ultimate local hangout on Thursday evenings this summer. This year\u2019s event is sponsored by Top Dog Cocktails with featured products available at bars up and down the Avenue. Participating bars and restaurants will offer special happy hour pricing, which includes $6 beers, $7 wines, and $8 cocktails, complemented by $8 small bites. Retailers and service businesses will activate the sidewalk in front of their businesses with pop-up shopping, bins of books and vinyl, flower bars, and more, encouraging visitors to leisurely stroll along the Avenue like an Italian promenade. This event echoes the Italian tradition of the passeggiata \u2014 a \u201cleisurely walk or stroll, especially one taken in the evening.\u201d<\/p>\n
When: Thursdays through Aug. 28 at 5-7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: East Passyunk Avenue<\/p>\n
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival<\/p>\n
For 2025\u2019s Year of the Snake, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square will showcase magnificent giant lighted sculptures crafted from steel frames and wrapped in vibrant silk, blending light and culture. The popular 200-foot-long dragon returns along with never-before-seen giant lantern displays, with more lights, more lanterns, and more wattage than ever before. Exploring more than 1,100 individual sculptures placed in nearly 40 groupings, visitors will embark on a magical journey through enchanting forest-themed displays and a radiant underwater realm, where lanterns and interactive delights showcase the splendor of China\u2019s culture alongside diverse wildlife and vibrant marine wonders. In addition to the gorgeous light installations, guests can enjoy live cultural stage performances, see the choreographed fountain light show in the historic Rendell Family Fountain, taste food and drink options including Asian cuisine and American comfort food, drink a toast at the Cocktail Garden, and shop for Chinese folk artists\u2019 crafts.<\/p>\n
When: through Sunday, Aug. 31 from 6-11 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th St.<\/p>\n
\u201dWord Powered: Exploring Free Speech Through Art\u201d at NLM<\/p>\n
\u201cWord Powered: Exploring Free Speech Through Art\u201d is a juried exhibition that examines the dynamic relationship between censorship, freedom of expression, and diverse perspectives. Bringing together a range of artistic voices, mediums, and subject matter, the exhibition challenges visitors to reflect on their role in safeguarding the right to free speech and better understand how language can be manipulated, suppressed, or celebrated. The works on display invite audiences across the political and cultural divide to engage with the potency of words, demonstrating how art can spark vital conversations and illuminate our collective voice.<\/p>\n
When: through Monday, Sept. 8<\/p>\n
Where: National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Pearl Bailey Showcase\u201d at AAMP<\/p>\n
Pearl Bailey was an award-winning actor, singer, songwriter, and author. Whether she was performing on Broadway, opening for Duke Ellington, captivating audiences in Philadelphia nightclubs, or starring in her own daytime television show, Pearl Bailey\u2019s passion and talent made her a beloved entertainer worldwide. Objects from the Bailey-Bellson Collection, including scrapbooks, archival photographs, and letters from friends and admirers worldwide, will be on display.<\/p>\n
When: through Sunday, Sept. 13<\/p>\n
Where: Where: African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St.<\/p>\n
\u201dVoices of the Community: Local Black Preservation\u201d at HSP<\/p>\n
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) proudly announces the opening of its summer exhibit, \u201cVoices of the Community: Local Black Preservation.\u201d Support for this exhibit comes from The Haverford Trust Company and the Pennsylvania Abolition Society Endowment Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation. The exhibit explores the history, migration, and preservation of African American communities in Philadelphia, and Lawnside, New Jersey. Through personal archives, flyers, photographs, and ephemera, the exhibit highlights how Black individuals and communities have preserved their own stories across generations through the built environment, music, memory, and collective action.<\/p>\n
When: through Friday, Sept. 26<\/p>\n
Where: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust St.<\/p>\n
Storytime in the Square<\/p>\n
Join Ms. Chen from Independence Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia every other Wednesday for free storytime and crafts in the Pavilion or on the Great Lawn. Stories, rhymes, and dancing explore different themes throughout the season ending with bubbles and fun crafts. All kids and their caregivers are welcome.<\/p>\n
When: through October 22 from 10-11 a.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th St.<\/p>\n
Lansdowne Farmers Market<\/p>\n
The 18th season of the Lansdowne Farmers Market features the borough\u2019s first-ever fully themed summer lineup. The new program is designed not only to nourish our bodies but also to strengthen community connections and promote mental well-being. Following a successful winter pilot and the buzz-worthy Egg-nostic Egg Hunt, the market will now feature a unique theme every Saturday including Pride, Juneteenth, Classic Cars, Food Truck Day, International Blues Day, and more. Each week, visitors will find live music, fresh local food, artisan vendors, and interactive nonprofit and community partners offering a welcoming space to connect, decompress, and celebrate together. Themed programming is part of a broader effort by the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation to create consistent, joyful experiences that support emotional wellness and reduce social isolation\u2014an urgent public health need.<\/p>\n
When: Saturdays through Oct. 25 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Veterans Landing, 30 N. Lansdowne Ave.<\/p>\n
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