PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The city's 16-day Fourth of July celebration culminates Thursday in the Welcome America July 4th Concert and Fireworks on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, featuring performances by Grammy Award-winning R&B hitmaker Ne-Yo, and award-winning musician and activist Kesha.
But there's much more to do before the concert even starts. Here's a rundown of the day's activities.
10 – 11 a.m. — Celebration of Freedom Ceremony
Independence Hall, 6th Street between Chestnut and Walnut streets
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Free Museum Days: Cliveden House
6401 Germantown Avenue
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Salute to America Independence Day Parade
East Market Street between Second Street and City Hall
Noon – 2 p.m. — Free Museum Days: Johnson House Historic Site
6306 Germantown Avenue
The concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
4 – 6 p.m. — A collaborative performance by DJ Diamond Kuts and Snacktime Philly on the Pennsylvania Lottery Groove Stage
7 p.m. — The concert's main event: Ne-Yo and Kesha perform
9:45 p.m. — Fireworks
Festival schedules are available online.
Can't attend in person?
The concert will also be televised live in its entirety on NBC10, simulcast from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia+, and live streamed on the NBC Philadelphia News channel on Peacock, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV, Pluto and Xumo Play, as well as www.nbc10.com.
En Español
The concert will be streamed in Spanish on Telemundo Noreste on Roku and Samsung TV Plus as well as www.telemundo62.com.
Further details
Explore the 2024 Welcome America story map on the city’s website for more details, as well as important information about road closures, transit, public safety, and Parkway amenities such as jumbotrons and public toilets.
Stay connected to important information from the city, like weather and event-related details. Text “AMERICA” to 888-777 to receive free Welcome America alerts from the Office of Emergency Management.
Fireworks around the region
American independence may have been born in Philadelphia, but Americans all around the region celebrate every year. Here's a look at fireworks displays in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey suburbs, courtesy of our friends at The NEW 96.5.
