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LL Cool J and Philadelphia native Jazmine Sullivan have been announced as headliners of the Wawa Welcome America Fourth of July concert.
Philadelphia’s 16-day festival leading up to Independence Day, Wawa Welcome America, is fast approaching. The concert will take place once more on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway before the fireworks display on July 4. This year’s festival will again begin on June 19 and run until July 4. The festival will feature an expanded lineup of free events throughout Philadelphia, culminating with a free concert featuring LL Cool J and Philadelphia native Jazmine Sullivan.
Produced in partnership with Live Nation, the concert will be performed at 7 PM in front of a live audience on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and broadcast in English on NBC10 for viewers to enjoy from home. The concert will be followed up by Philadelphia’s largest annual fireworks display over the parkway, beginning at 9:30 PM.
Thursday, June 19, at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, the annual Juneteenth Block Party kicks off, celebrating 160 years of freedom. All are welcome to unite in celebration through musical performance, shop Black-owned businesses, savor delicious local eateries, and experience fun for the whole family.
Wawa Welcome America will once against feature a stellar lineup combined with new events designed to showcase and celebrate the best of Philadelphia as the festival continues to grow and expand. American’s 250th birthday in 2026 is slated to be an unprecedented summer of celebration with Philadelphia taking center stage—this year combines the best the city has to offer in the lead-up to next year’s festivities.
The 2025 festival will feature beloved programming such as concert, fireworks, block parties, complimentary museum access, Wawa Hoagie Days, and more, with continued focus on arts, culture, education, wellness, history, and performance.
Wawa Welcome America continues their commitment to inclusivity and showcasing all of Philadelphia’s cultures and will once against include a slate of programming in commemoration of Juneteenth. It will also include programming surrounding the 40+ year tradition of Concilio’s Annual Hispanic Fiesta, celebrating Hispanic culture and heritage through food, dance, and music.
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