PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philly’s own Freeway is bringing back his free summer festival and the rapper said it will be the biggest installment yet.
Fresh from his performance at the “One Philly” concert on the Fourth of July, the State Property rapper told KYW Newsradio he partnered with City Council President Kenyatta Johnson for the third annual event.
“We’re growing and we have some exciting things going on this year,” he said.
Not just a music festival, the Free Fest event at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on Aug. 1 also reflects Freeway’s work as a health advocate. The rapper is introducing a health and wellness village that will offer screenings.
In its 3rd year, in line with Freeway’s work as a health advocate, he’s introducing a new health and wellness village, offering health screenings, and something new. And along with that, he’s launching another initiative. “We’re giving away 250 blood pressure cups in honor of 250 years of America,” he announced.
For the first time, Free Fest will include a Community Ambassador program, mobilizing around 90 community members to be front-facing volunteers for the event. He’s also launching a workforce development program at the festival that includes career preparation services.
However, it wouldn’t be Free Fest without a performance from Freeway, and he said to expect a full set featuring digital media students from his Freedom Thinkers Academy program.
“We're working on an album together and we’re performing some of the music from the album at Free Fest,” he said. “It’s going to be an amazing time.”
The rapper’s summer event features music as well as health and wellness screenings and a career preparation program
The rapper’s summer event features music as well as health and wellness screenings and a career preparation program
