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6 DAYSJune 29

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Enjoy all that America’s birthplace has to offer. Join us for Wawa sponsored events saluting the history, heroes and happenings

that bring us together at this special time of year!

FREE Admission to theNational Constitution Center –

Courtesy of WawaThursday, June 29 | 9:30 am – 8:00 pm

VVisitors will enjoy free admission at the National Constitution Center, including admission to “Freedom Rising,” the “Story of

We the People” and Signers’ Hall.

Wawa Hoagie DayThursday, June 29 | Hoagies served at Noon

Independence Mall & National Constitution Center Lawn

HHistoric Hoagie Day Tributes to our local heroes & some special “history makers” for their service to our communities.

“Hoagies for Heroes”Saluting our Military, Fire & Police

FREE WAWA HOAGIESUSO Show Troupe

The Wawa Foundation Hero Award

MMay 1 – 21 | Submissions accepted

June 15 – 29 | Community Vote to determine Award Winner

July 4 | Award presented during the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony

The Wawa Foundation Hero Award honors everyday heroes from the non-profit community. For criteria & details, visit

www.thewawafoundation.org.

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Hoagie Day

Go 4th & Learn

Thursday, June 29 • 12 pm | Independence Mall& National Constitution Center Lawn

Celebrate the 25th annual Wawa Hoagie Day honoring our troops. Attendees will enjoy a 6-ton hoagie salute, free Wawa hoagies, a performance by the USO Show Troupe and hoagie building competition between police and firefighters of enormous proportions!

Experience fun educational interactive activities and demonstrations highlighting American History, Innovation, Arts and MORE!

Thursday, June 29 • 6 – 8 pm | Mummers Museum

Saturday, July 1 • 2 – 4 pm | Fairhill Square

Sunday, July 2 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Steps at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philly @ the Movies

When the sun goes down, the screens go up with our FREE family-friendly

movie series under the stars!

presented by St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

Thursday, June 29 • 8 pm | The Piazza at Schmidt's Commons

Sunday, July 2 • 9 pm | Rocky @ Steps at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Monday, July 3 • 9 pm | Franklin Square

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Sand Sculpture SpectacularFree ConcertsEnjoy FREE family-friendly vibrant performances citywide!

Thursday, June 29 • 8 – 10 pm | Summer Mummers Concert at

Mummers Museum

Friday, June 30 • 8 – 9:30 pm | The Philadelphia Orchestra Concert &

Fireworks on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing

Saturday, July 1 • 12 – 4 pm | Performances in Public Spaces in

10 neighborhoods citywide. Check welcomeamerica.com for the

performances nearest you!

Saturday, July 1 • 8 – 9:30 pm | US Army Band “Pershing’s Own”

Concert & Fireworks on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing

Food, Drink & FunIndulge in tasty food, crafty cocktails and dynamic

entertainment!

Thursday, June 29 • 4 – 9 pm | Culture on Tap at City Hall Courtyard Family-friendly pop-up beer garden with multi-cultural entertainment

Thursday, June 29 • 6 – 10 pm | The Food Trust's Night Market Spruce

Hill: Independence Day Weekend Edition at 40th & Walnut Streets

Unique family-friendly culinary experience with street eats, live music and

neighborhood pride

Friday, June 30 • 4 – 7 pm | Red, White & Blue Happy Hours

Cheers to the July 4th weekend! Join us at one of our Featured Philly Favorite

Happy Hour spots *Must be 21+ to enter

Saturday, July 1 • 5 – 9 pm | Red, White & Brew at SugarHouse Casino

Enjoy an evening on the waterfront with great food, drink and entertainment by

Mo Lowda and the Humble! Stick around for the spectacular fireworks display!

Sunday, July 2 | Red, White & Brunch

Begin your Sunday Funday at one of our Featured Philly Favorite Brunch spots

New!

at The Shops at Liberty Place

Beginning June 20, world-renowned sculptors will transform the Rotunda at The Shops at Liberty Place into a Sand Sculpture Spectacular with hand-carved scenes depicting Philadelphia icons and historic figures.

World Heritage City Exhibitionat Philadelphia International Airport, Terminals A-East and B

Traveling to the festival? Check out the spectacular photo exhibit of PHILADELPHIA, our Nation's First World Heritage City with photos of all 67 National Historic Landmarks set against historical and contemporary views of Independence Hall -- a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ticketed passengers only.

Experience Philly from the Top and enjoy FREE admission to One Liberty Observation Deck on Saturday, July 1, 8 - 11 am. You also won't want to miss their custom sand sculpture display all week long!

Event is televised and live streamed.

Bonus! Become a friend of Welcome America and receive special perks

and offers! Sign up today at welcomeamerica.com.

Download the NBC10 or T62 App for your

personal festival guide.

Philly's more fun when you sleep over. Book your hotel packages

and Amtrak tickets at welcomeamerica.com.

Want to relive the exciting events? XFINITY ON DEMAND has you covered with festival highlights.

Tips! Festival Tips

12 – 7 pm | Philadelphia's Historic District Block Party at Independence Mall

Family-friendly fun featuring Kimmel Center's Celebration of

American Musical Theater with food, games, activities and more!

7 – 9 pm | The Philly POPS on Independence

July 3rd

July 4th10 – 11 am | Celebration of Freedom Ceremony at Independence Hall

11 am – 12 pm | Independence Day Parade

1 pm | Independence National Historical Park Liberty Bell Tapping Ceremony

1 pm | 6th Annual Birthday Party at the Independence Visitor Center hosted

by Betsy Ross and Termini Bros. Bakery

1:30 pm | Flaghouse Chapter NSDAR’s Children’s Naturalization Ceremony at

the Betsy Ross House

Museum DaysFREE admission to a museum each day!

Thursday, June 29 • 9:30 am – 8 pm | National Constitution Center

*Courtesy of Wawa

Friday, June 30 • 10 am – 5 pm | Penn Museum

Friday, June 30 • 5 – 8 pm | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

Saturday, July 1 • 10 am – 5 pm | African American Museum in

Philadelphia

Saturday, July 1 • 8 - 11 am | One Liberty Observation Deck

*Space is limited

Sunday, July 2 • 10 am – 5 pm | Philadelphia Museum of Art

*Pay What You Wish

Sunday, July 2 • 10 am – 5 pm | The Barnes Foundation

*Courtesy of PECO

Monday, July 3 • 10 am – 6 pm | National Liberty Museum

Benjamin Franklin Parkway12 – 10 pm • Party on the Parkway

7 – 9:30 pm • Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert

9:30 pm • Wawa Welcome America July 4th Fireworks

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Bonus! Beer Gardens, Food Trucks, Activities and MORE!

Early Edition!

FireworksPresented by Comcast NBCUniversal and Pyrotecnico

Friday, June 30 • 9:30 pm | Wawa Welcome America

Fireworks over the Delaware River Waterfront

Saturday, July 1 • 9:30 pm | Wawa Welcome America

Fireworks over the Delaware River Waterfront

Tuesday, July 4 • 9:30 pm | Wawa Welcome America Fireworks over

the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Tuesday, July 4 • 9:30 pm | Freedom Festival Fireworks at

Wiggins Park over the Delaware River Waterfront

*Sponsored by the Camden County Chosen Board of Freeholders

Official Fireworks Viewing AreasEnjoy the fireworks at the

Delaware River Waterfront