July 4th Holiday Events & Fireworks

July 4th Holiday Events & Fireworks

-Wawa Welcome America: Go 4th and Learn – About History
Presented by Wawa Welcome America at Franklin Square
June 28, 2010
Mayor Nutter and local celebrities will share Historical Story Time with children from across the region. Grown-ups are invited to bring the little ones to this morning event also featuring face painting, crafts, interactive games as well as chances to take your photo with a 1918 Wawa Antique Dairy Truck. This is a Wawa Welcome America event.

-Wawa Welcome America: Go 4th and Learn–About Science
Presented by Wawa Welcome America at The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater
June 29, 2010
Children will participate in an interactive program on the Science of Fireworks. After this exciting program, participants are invited to enjoy the museum's exhibits.Wawa Welcome America event.

-Wawa Welcome America: Philly at the Movies: Grease
Presented by Wawa Welcome America at Love Park
June 29, 2010
Grease! Join Wawa Welcome America for the sing along version of this musical favorite and groove along to hits from this classic tale of romance and teen angst. This is a Wawa Welcome America event.

-Wawa Welcome America: Wawa Hoagie Day & Philly at the Movies: Rocky
Presented by Wawa Welcome America at Philadelphia Museum of Art
June 30, 2010
Join Wawa for an epic Philadelphia double feature: the famed Hoagie Day celebration followed by a special screening of Rocky. Wawa will serve a culinary masterpiece fit for display in one of the museum's galleries--a mile-long hoagie! Enjoy a party atmosphere and fun before settling down for Philly @ the Movies at the foot of the "Rocky steps" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It's a one-two combo that can't be beat! This is a Wawa Welcome America event.

-Wawa Welcome America: Go 4th and Learn--About Art
Presented by Wawa Welcome America at Philadelphia Museum of Art
June 30, 2010
Local youth will participate in a story time presentation by 2010 Caldecott Medal winner illustrator and Philadelphia native, Jerry Pinkney, and will enjoy interactive arts activities exploring summer scenery and the Philadelphia landscape. This is a Wawa Welcome America event.


July 1, 2010
*Philadelphia*
-Thursday, July 1 Philly @ The Movies: The Last Airbender Preview
7:30 p.m.
Pearl Theatre
1600 North Broad Street
Philly @ The Movies provides an exclusive preview screening of "The Last Airbender," based on the hugely successful Nickelodeon animated TV series. This special premiere will be screened a day before the live-action feature hits theaters nationwide.

-Screenings Under the Stars: Avatar
8:30 p.m.
Penn's Landing
See one of this year's blockbuster movies on the biggest screen we could find!

-Independence Day Celebration
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center
July 1-July 4, 2010
The Center celebrates Independence Day with plenty of patriotic fanfare, including outdoor entertainment such as Revolutionary War re-enactments, historical games like sack races, egg tosses and 3-legged races, and period dance lessons. Indoors, themed workshops explore topics ranging from flag raising ceremonies to Rome's influence on American military and period warfare and artillery. Children and their families can also participate in crafts and activities like butter-churning, soap-making and bonnet-making.


July 2, 2010
*Philadelphia*
-Picturing Liberty: Philadelphia's Legendary Bell
Philadelphia International Airport
8000 Essington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
Whether heading into or out of town, check out this amazing new photography exhibit which highlights one of the most recognized symbols of America's freedom. (TICKETED PASSENGERS ONLY)

-Independence Picnic
12:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Historic Philadelphia
Come and celebrate Dietz and Watson Hot Dog Day in Historic Philadelphia and meet Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross and a host of other historic characters. While you're here, visit other uniquely Philadelphia attractions like the Independence Visitor Center and the National Constitution Center, all located in this remarkably historic area. Stick around for live music in the evening and the pre-opening of Liberty 360, the new 3-D, HD, 360 degree indoor show at the new Historic Philadelphia Center. Enjoy great food and history free of charge.

-Naval Destroyer Tours
Dates:July 2-6
Details: Penn's Landing | Columbus Boulevard at Market Street (215) 922-2FUN Permission granted to comb aboard a United States naval destroyer, which will be in port and open for tours throughout the Independence Day weekend.

-POPS on Independence Presented by Amway Global
8:00 p.m.
Independence Hall
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® will return to celebrate America's birthday in a special "POPS on Independence" performance that commemorates the birth of our nation with a free performance of great American music including stirring patriotic anthems, rousing marches, and holiday favorites, set against the fitting backdrop of Independence Hall.

*Downingtown*
-Fireworks at United Sports
Presented by United Sports Training Center at United Sports Training Center
United Sports, in association with the Brandywine Hospital and ANRO Inc., is presenting a free fireworks display and recreational events. There will be vendors, food, games, rides, inflatables, and more amusements. School of Rock and Radio Disney will also be performing throughout the day! Come and Enjoy!

July 3, 2010
*Philadelphia*
-Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (break from 5p to 6p)
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Walnut Street and Columbus Boulevard at Penn's Landing
Nothing beats ice cream on a hot summer day! Make a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund and help find a cure for Pediatric Leukemia while enjoying all of the cold stuff you can eat.

-Wawa Welcome America! Block Party in Chinatown
12:00 p.m.
Enjoy cooking demonstrations, a festive open air market and a multitude of exciting dance and musical performances as we celebrate Asian culture in Philadelphia's own Chinatown, an urban village just north of the Center City district.

-Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company, presents The Philadelphia Orchestra's FREE Neighborhood Concert and Fireworks!
8:00 p.m.
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street
Join The Philadelphia Orchestra for an evening of patriotic and classical favorites to enchant music lovers of all ages. After the free concert, enjoy brilliant fireworks display, presented by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation.

-Concert and Fireworks at Penn's Landing
Date: July 3
Details: Great Plaza at Penn's Landing | Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street (215) 683-2200 Hear an internationally renowned group in a free concert followed by dazzling fireworks, presented by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation. Free.

-Minas: 4th of July Celebration Concert
Presented by PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music at PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music
Minas is one of the most sought after Brazilian bands in the United States. Minas is built upon the duo's multiple talents as vocalists, instrumentalists and composers with an impressive grasp of the whole range of Brazilian musical idioms. At the core of any Minas show are the voices of the duo, which reflects two decades of vocal and instrumental blending. Warm and engaging, this magical sound becomes infectious when Minas adds bass, drums, percussion and horns to Orlando's guitar and Patricia's keyboards. One can experience Minas in a variety of formats, intimately, as a duo or trio, and in exciting venues with larger ensembles up to orchestra and Big Band arrangements. Orlando and Patricia have been composing original material together since the moment of their first meeting in 1974. Their recorded material consists exclusively of originals.

-The Eve of Independence
Presented by Crashers Inc. at Club Adesso
July 3-July 4, 2010
"The Eve of Independence" is back! On the 4th of July many will gather to celebrate there independence. So to balance that on the eve we will celebrate life with a party like no other with special celebrity guest deejays, from Top Flight Entertainment Mr. Hollywood and from The Blend Junkies DJ KB serving you the best mix of Top 40, hip-hop, R&B and pop on this side of the city. Come join in where the diversity will bloom in the night, the pursuit of happiness begins amongst all and your spirit to dance will finally be free!

-Pon di River 8 Independence Cruise
Presented by Caribbean Multicultural Inc. at Benjamin Franklin Boat
July 3-July 5, 2010
Delaware Valley's annual Summer Caribbean Style Moonlight Cruise. Brought to you by Roger Culture of R&R Promotions, Nadine of Higher Level Entertainment and DJ Ross of D'Mellow Wizard Promotions, together they are known as Caribbean People Promotions. The event started in 2003 and is now scheduled as the kick-off to the Summer Season. This year they're taking it to another level and incorporating the Independence celebration as part of the festivities. The cruise caters to lovers of Caribbean cuisine, music and lifestyle. Often with a mixture of live music and djs, the event offers a wide variety for all to enjoy. With 3 decks of entertainment and 2 floors with djs available for our guests, it's almost impossible not to find your niche. The cruise, moonlight under the city's skyline, runs for approximately 4 hours. Please wear all white!

*Chadds Ford*
-Brandywine Big Bang BBQ
Presented by Brandywine Valley Wine Trail at Penns Woods Winery
July 3-July 4, 2010
From Pig Pickin' to Chickin' Lickin' – Penns Woods Winery is planning a fun BBQ & Wine outing. Beat the shore crowds and spend a rousing Fourth of July Weekend with great BBQ & Wine outings at the seven wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. The family owned and operated regional wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail will be offering a variety of wines, food, picnicking, and music to celebrate Independence Weekend. No Passports or Tickets required to attend. Select your winery or winery to attend.


*New Jersey*

-The Battleship Blast
Presented by Battleship New Jersey at Battleship New Jersey
The 2010 Battleship Blast will be Saturday, July 3 at 6 pm. Enjoy a surf n turf BBQ, live music, entertainment, food and beverage concessions and the best view of the fireworks show over the Delaware River at dusk!

July 4, 2010
*Philadelphia*
-Celebration of Freedom
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street
Join Mayor Michael A. Nutter and other local dignitaries as they kick off the day's festivities at a ceremony honoring America's 234th birthday.

-The Philadelphia Independence Day Parade: Life, Liberty & You
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Historic Philadelphia
Bring your flags, patriotic spirit and plenty of energy to America's best 4th of July parade and revel in the pageantry that has made this march through Historic Philadelphia a new local tradition.

-Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Walnut Street and Columbus Boulevard
Celebrate the holiday with right way with all-you-can eat treats! Make a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund and take advantage of all the free ice cream you can eat.

-Interdependence Day Block Party
Presented by Public Eye: Artists for Animals at 200-300 Block of Fernon Street
July 4, 2010
Join Public Eye: Artists for Animals, Peace Advocacy Network, Vegan Drinks Philly and The Vegan Bus for a 4th of July block party! The Vegan Bus is a group of activists, artists, and speakers traveling on a full-sized school bus running on waste vegetable oil. The Bus uses art, performance, and media to raise awareness of the connections between dietary choice, personal health, cultural ethics, and globally sustainable ecology. Have fun with hula hoops, face painting, arts-and-crafts, and games for adults and children! Live music with Saint Mad. Enjoy free vegan food samples (while they last). Bring a picnic lunch, beverages, and lawn chairs for your family. Friendly pets are welcome. There is a park, Dickinson Square, at the end of the block.

-July 4th Celebrations

Presented by Stenton at Stenton
July 4, 2010
Help Stenton celebrate America's birthday with an old fashioned Fourth of July at Historic Stenton! Bring a picnic lunch and make your own ice cream for dessert, make your own "flag fan" to keep cool, and listen to Deborah Logan, Mistress of Stenton House from 1784—1839, recount her story of hearing the Declaration of Independence being read for the first time in 1776!

-Happy Birthday America
12:30 p.m.
Independence Visitor Center
6th and Market Streets
Join us as we celebrate America's birthday and sample delectable treats from hometown favorite Tastykake for free.

-Bell Tapping Ceremony
1:30 p.m
Liberty Bell Center
500 Market Street
Descendents of the original Declaration of Independence signers honor their ancestors by ceremonially tapping this symbol of American freedom.

-Party on the Parkway
12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 20th Street to Eakins Oval
The whole family will enjoy this afternoon of fun, free entertainment and of course, lots of food! Stay for the Life, Liberty & You concert starring The Goo Goo Dolls and jaw dropping fireworks later in the evening. More information can be found at: www.WelcomeAmerica.com.

-Life, Liberty & You Concert Followed By Fireworks
8:00 p.m: Concert
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Eakins Oval
Get ready to rock out to the latest music from the Goo Goo Dolls, The Roots, Chrisette Michele and Chuck Brown as a part of the largest free concert in America. But come early, because you won't want to miss hearing the other great main stage acts. Directly after the concert, make sure to catch the most spectacular fireworks in the city!

-Celebrate July 4th!
Presented by Please Touch Museum at Please Touch Museum
July 4, 2010
Pinky the Puppet will be strolling the gallery floor at 11:00 a.m., while dressed the part in red, white and blue! Join in the parades in Hamilton Hall at Noon and 4:00 p.m. and stop by the Program Room all day for "Across the USA" art activities, plus Storytimes in the Story Castle featuring books about the history of America and American geography!

-Wreath Laying at Fort Mifflin
Presented by Fort Mifflin on the Delaware at Fort Mifflin on the Delaware
July 4, 2010
July 4th Wreath Laying at Fort Mifflin The Marine Corps League Chester County Detachment #286 invites you to join them on July 4th at Fort Mifflin on the Delaware. They will be holding a ceremony where they will have a Color Guard, Rifle Team, and Bugler. In the afternoon the Marine Corps League and Auxillary will assemble and lay a wreath to honor the memory of those who fought for our liberty and earned our freedom from a tyrannical monarch. The intent is to specifically honor those unsung heroes who participated in the blockade of the Delaware River during October and November of 1777. This ceremony will also emphasize the Marine Corps participation in that action on the Delaware River. We honor the hallowed ground of Fort Mifflin along with the 25,000 casualties of the American War for Independence. The battle at Fort Mifflin was the highlight of the defense of the Delaware and the League along with many others believe it was one of the most important battles of that war. The ceremony will conclude with a tour of the 1798 constructed Fort Mifflin

*Doylestown*
-Fonthill's Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Presented by Fonthill Museum at Fonthill Museum
July 4, 2010
Experience the "good old days" at an early 20th century July 4th celebration. Festivities include a decorated bike parade, town ball game (19th c. baseball), watermelon eating contests, old time games, live music, picnic foods.

*Kennett Square*
-Fireworks and Fountains
Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens
July 4, 2010
Spectacular fireworks and colorful fountains light up the sky and dance to stirring music during this favorite summer pastime. Don't miss this phenomenal show!

JULY 4 JERSEY SHORE FIREWORKS EVENTS:

Atlantic City, NJ
July 4, 2010
9 p.m.
Borgata & Harrah's (casinos)
Marina District
This event is completely open to the public. Visitors bringing radios can even tune in to experience a display synchronized with music. As always, AC does it flashy!

Barnegat, Long Beach Island (LBI)
July 4, 2010
Dusk, following concert
Municipal Docks at East Bay Avenue

Beach Haven, Long Beach Island (LBI)
July 4, 2010
Dusk
Taylor Avenue at Bayfront
Get here early to snag good seats. Fireworks are visible from multiple Beach Haven bayside street ends.

Cape May
July 4, 2010
9:15 p.m.
These fireworks are launched from a ship on the ocean.

Ocean City
July 4, 2010
Time unlisted; follows kite display.
Ocean City hosts fireworks after a spectacular kite display.

Point Pleasant
July 4, 2010
Dusk
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Those wishing to see multiple fireworks displays should head out early to Point Pleasant. Many other displays don't begin until this one's complete.

Tuckerton, NJ (near Long Beach Island)
July 4, 2010
9 p.m.
Tuckerton Seaport
This earlier fireworks display is ideals for families. Fireworks illuminate the bay.

Wildwood
July 4, 2010
10 p.m.
Boardwalk (Pine Avenue)
Fireworks happen each Friday this year during the summer shore season. However, the July 4 fireworks are extravagant, featuring a display costing over $26,000.00

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