This Fourth of July, celebrate America independence with incredible fireworks in Philadelphia during the annual Wawa Welcome America! festival! THE MAIN EVENT

Concert & Fireworks Display

8:30 – 11:00 p.m., July 4, 2010 CONCERT BEGINS AT 8:30 – FIREWORKS BEGIN AROUND 10:30 FIREWORKS LOCATION: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway Where to Watch the Fireworks on the 4th: There are several great places to watch the fireworks. – Lemon Hill – Benjamin Franklin Parkway – Boathouse Row – Kelly Drive – Martin Luther King Drive – Schuylkill River Park Time: The fireworks display is estimated to begin around 10:30 p.m

Where to Watch the Concert:

The best place from which to watch the concert is on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Giant screens and speakers will broadcast the concert all along the Parkway.

Viewing Tips:

Arrive early. Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and a picnic. If you get to the Parkway early, you will be able to grab a great location for viewing the concert and the fireworks.

Concert Details & Performers

Concert begins at 8:30 p.m., July 4, 2010 The Goo Goo Dolls will headline this year´s concert, which features performances by Philly favorites: The Roots, R&B singer Chrisette Michelle and Washington D.C.´s Chuck Brown. July 4th Parade in Historic Philadelphia, 11:00 a.m., July 4, 2010 This year, Philadelphia´s main parade fittingly takes place in Historic Philadelphia. Do not miss it! Party on the Parkway Festival, 1:00 – 7:00 p.m., July 4, 2010 Bring your appetite and your red, white and blue apparel as an exciting, family-friendly festival stretches along Benjamin Franklin Parkway from The Franklin to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Insider Tip

Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and a picnic while you watch the parade. Then stay for the concert and fireworks. If you arrive early, you´ll be able to grab a great location for viewing all three.