4th of July EventsCelebration of Freedom Ceremony at Independence Hall When: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | 10 a.m. Where: Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut Street When it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July, it’s no surprise that Philadelphia goes all out. Our city is where it (read: the country) all began, so we have some serious historical cred boosting our birthday festivities. Over more than two weeks, dozens of fabulous (and many free!) events span the city during Wawa Welcome America (June 19 to July 4, 2023). The culmination on the evening of Tuesday, July 4, is a massive free concert featuring superstars Demi Lovato and Ludacris on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, followed by a dazzling fireworks display (because candles just won’t cut it here) over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. But the red, white and blue celebration kicks off well before July 4. Beginning on June 19, the 16-day Wawa Welcome America festival offers a slew of events commemorating both Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. For the third year running, the festival’s programming showcases different perspectives on the meaning of independence in the U.S. Mayor Jim Kenney — and various guest speakers — take the stage in front of Independence Hall for a reading of the Declaration of Independence and an award ceremony, followed by a performance by the Black Pearl Orchestra. Other highlights to look out for: multiple fireworks shows over the Delaware River, free admission to more than 30 museums on select days, a wide range of musical performances, the annual Wawa Hoagie Day on Independence Mall and more. Salute to America Independence Day Parade When: July 4, 2023 11:00 am - 12:30pm Where: East Market Street between 2nd Street and City Hall Celebrate where the nation was born 247 years ago with a patriotic parade featuring dynamic elements from seven states across the country. Featuring performances by Miss America 2023, Grace Stanke and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2023, Morgan Greco, guests will enjoy lavish floats, United States Military units, marching bands, cultural groups, dance performances, historical characters, and much more! The “Salute To Independence Day Parade” steps off at 11:00 AM from 2nd and Market Streets and travels West to City Hall to North Broad Street where it ends at Arch and North Broad Street. Bring your American flag and be ready to experience a moving procession of “America on Parade”. Be sure to try a sample of Rita’s cherry lemonade ice at this upcoming Wawa Welcome America event – the official festival flavor from the 2023 Wawa Welcome America Italian ice partner…Rita’s Italian Ice! Wawa Welcome America Fireworks Spectacular When: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | 9:45 p.m. Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 200 N. 19th Street Wawa Welcome America Fireworks SpectacularFollowing the free Ludacris and Demi Lovato concert (see above), this fantastic fireworks show lights up the sky above the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Crowds gather on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway between Eakins Oval and Logan Circle and look skyward for the 16-day celebration’s signature send-off. (The Parkway is just one of 11 great spots to catch the July 4th display.) Boom! Fourth of July Celebration at Wilson Farm Park in Wayne
When: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | 7:15-9:15 p.m. Where: Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Road, Wayne The Chester County Concert Band treats the town to patriotic tunes while folks gather in Wayne’s Wilson Farm Park ahead of an Independence Day fireworks display, lighting up the skies at dusk. This year, grab refreshments at one of the pay-as-you-go food and ice cream trucks, or pack your own lawn chairs and picnics.
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ELP EventsPenn EventsLiving in Philadelphia: Off-Campus Housing Weekly Information Sessions Penn Off-Campus Services provides resources and support for students seeking to live off-campus, including information about when to look for off-campus housing, searchable rental listings, rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants, and how to address issues related to off-campus living Register for a Campus Tour Are you a new graduate or professional student and want to learn more about Penn's campus? A current student looking for a refresher on where campus services are located? Join us for a guided tour of campus and learn more about the many resources and spaces Penn has to offer. Philly EventsRecurring Events at Bartram's Garden FREE fishing, every Wednesday 5-8PM FREE youth biking, every Friday 3-6PM Wednesday, July 5: Little Explorers preschool series, Insects edition! Friday, July 21: FREE Family Movie Night, 8:30PM Sunday, July 23: Floriculture Volunteer Day (learn plant identification, preservation, and harvesting techniques! Independence Week Celebration at the National Constitution Center
June 28 - July 4, 2023 The National Constitution Center keeps the celebrations going with special Independence Day events all throughout the week. In addition to the permanent galleries, events include flag etiquette workshops, pop-up talks and a recreated revolutionary war encampment, where you can watch a blacksmith forge steel and test out the wooden muskets. Enjoy free admission on Wednesday (part of Wawa Welcome America’s Free Museum Days), Sunday (in celebration of the Finding the Fathers scholarly series) or on Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day. Philly EventsJoin us for our 3rd annual Juneteenth Celebration! When: June 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Our programming this year is rooted in the heart of the historical day that took place in 1865. It was when the message reached the last of Enslaved Africans that chattel slavery had ended and they were free to choose to exist on their own terms. The essence of freedom is choice. This year, our programming reflects this ideal. We are creating a space for people to come and engage in a variety of experiences as they choose. The following experiences will be available: drumming, storytelling, face painting, group exercise, DJ performances, singers, musicians, vendors, games & children’s activities, a foraging walk, photo booth, information tables, mental health supports, and more! Bring a blanket and share a fun-filled day of celebration and joy in the name of freedom! Be sure to stop by the Barn during your visit for an open gallery viewing of the Three of a Kind Part 2 Art Exhibition by the Mshinda family! Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks Concert June 16 @ Lincoln Financial Field 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Philadelphia, 19145 United States Next Thursday, June 15th, our popular Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll returns for the first of two editions in 2023! From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, you're invited to stroll up and down Baltimore Avenue between 40th and 51st Streets for one-night-only $1, $3, and $5 deals on food, drinks, merchandise, and more from local businesses and neighborhood vendors. And that's not all! We're offering fun and entertainment all along Baltimore, with an activity zone at the HMS School parking lot (4400 Baltimore), a block party on 48th near Calvary Church, a brand new Double Dutch meetup at the triangle at 50th at Baltimore, and musical performances, activities, and surprises up and down the avenue. Click the map below for a full list of participants, and check out the special activities below! Whether you're a seasoned Stroller or coming for the first time, read our tips on how to conquer the Dollar Stroll. “Lord, What Fools These Mortals Be!” When: June 17, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Where: Peddler’s Village 2400 Street Road New Hope, PA 18938 United States Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival launches its inaugural “Play On!” community touring program with Shakespeare’s classic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A FREE performance located in Peddler’s Village will be an opportunity for everyone to enjoy Shakespeare’s hilarious mash-up of mistaken lovers, mischievous fairies, and amateur thespians. DollaFest at PhilaMOCASATURDAY 6/17 When: Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 12:30-3 p.m Where: PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th Street It’s a day of inflation-busting fun at PhilaMOCA — Spring Garden’s historic mausoleum showroom-turned-music-venue (ya gotta love Philly). Organized by local comedy showcase Look Over Here, DollaFest features comedy and DJ sets, short film screenings and free pizza from Pizza Brain (while supplies last). The cost? One measly buck (plus a small fee, if purchasing online). Tickets are ridiculously cheap and available online or at the door. Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade & Festival Where: Various locations in West Philadelphia including Malcolm X Park 5100 Pine Street, PA 19143 When: Sunday, June 18, 2023 | 10am - 8pm The annual festival, launched locally in 2016, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States — specifically, June 19, 1865, when the last group of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas received news that they were free. The festivities include parade floats, a music festival, an art marketplace and a carnival-inspired children’s village with plenty of family activities. Maren Hassinger: "Steel Bodies" Opening Reception
Where: Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial Kelly Drive, south of Girard Avenue Bridge When: Wednesday June 14th 2023, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Free with registration. Join the Association for Public Art (aPA) for the 151st Annual Meeting on June 14th to celebrate the opening of Maren Hassinger's "Steel Bodies" sculpture exhibition at the Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial on Kelly Drive. There will be a special presentation by Hassinger followed by a reception, and attendees can explore the "Steel Bodies" vessels throughout the memorial. Penn EventsWomen in Chemistry Tour When: Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 2pm EDT Where: Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19106 Join our museum’s Gallery Guides for a “drop-in” tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history. Our Women in Chemistry Tour profiles women chemists from antiquity to the present, sharing stories of innovation, resistance, and change. On this tour, you can expect to: learn about the legendary founding women of alchemy explore the connections between domesticity and distillation see how wartime changed the laboratory You’ll also meet pioneering chemists and chemistry educators, from 17th-century French alchemist Marie Meurdrac to Marie Maynard, the first Black woman in America to receive a PhD in chemistry, and Rosalind Franklin, whose work in X-ray crystallography led to the discovery of DNA’s structure. Water Tour When: Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 2pm EDT Where: Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19106 Join our museum’s Gallery Guides for a “drop-in” tour that explores the importance of water and the histories of pollution and protection that have changed our relationship to this vital substance. Clean water is life, and our scientific understanding of the water cycle’s significance and complexity has grown in the last few centuries. On this tour, you’ll learn about the gods and powerful beings that were believed to protect flowing waters, how early anti-pollution advocates dealt with crises like thousands of dead fish in the Colorado River, and how chemistry and water knowledge intersect. Find out how Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, the EPA, and scientists and activists throughout history have fought to protect our waters from contamination. We’ll also talk about the history of our local water sources in the Delaware Valley, the technological advancements that led to the water systems we have today, and how innovators helped us observe, test, and purify water, first to make it fit for human consumption, and later as a matter of environmental ethics. Celebrate PRIDE Month
When: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 12:00 p.m. Where: 3907 Spruce St. The Penn Public Health team leads a two-mile walk on campus in celebration of Pride month. For more information, visit hr.upenn.edu. |
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