2011 Schedule
Friday, June 24, 2011
Taste of Philadelphia
Penn’s Landing
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Taste delicious dishes from Philadelphia’s top restaurants, and enjoy an upbeat performance by acclaimed jazz musician Gerald Veasley to round out opening night. Entertainment and admission is free, tastes are just a few dollars!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Taste of Philadelphia
Concert and Fireworks
Penn’s Landing
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Culinary favorites continue as jazz and blues musicians rock the stage. At 8 p.m. Aaron Neville returns to Philadelphia with his popular hits, followed by fireworks over the Delaware River. Check out the Front Street stage and be the first to hear performances from the finalists of the Wawa Welcome America! singer/songwriter contest.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Taste of Philadelphia
Penn’s Landing
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Taste of Philadelphia dishes out more savory flavors along the waterfront, wrapping up with powerful performances by local Gospel choirs.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Go 4th & Learn
About History
Franklin Square
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Storytelling
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wawa Interactive Dairy and History Area
Go 4th & Learn kicks off with an event for the whole family featuring Mayor Nutter, Philadelphia and Wawa history, a Wawa Dairy exhibit, lessons in cow milking and more. *Be one of the first 20 participating children to receive a book.
Philly @ the Movies
“Best in Show”
Piazza at Schmidt’s
9 p.m.
Take your furry friend on a date to the Piazza at Schmidts and enjoy a special screening of “Best in Show.” Pets are welcome, as long as they are on a leash.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Go 4th & Learn
About Performance Art
The Dell Music Center
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learn about music, dance and art!
*Be one of the first 200 participating children to receive a book.
Philly @ the Movies
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Theatre TBA
7 p.m.
Read The Philadelphia Inquirer and Listen to Radio 104.5 the week of 6/20 for your chance to win tickets to the advance screening.
Shia LaBeouf returns as Sam Witwicky in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. When a mysterious event from Earth’s past erupts into the present day it threatens to bring a war to Earth so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save us. Tickets are not for sale for this event. In theatres July 1. www.TransformersMovie.com
Philly @ the Movies
“Fame”
The Dell Music Center
9 p.m.
Enjoy the 2009 reinvention of the 1980’s classic performing arts flick “Fame” at the Dell.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Wawa Hoagie Day
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Independence Mall, 6th and Market Streets
Join Mayor Nutter, police officers, firefighters, Wawa associates and hoagie-lovers from all across the region to celebrate Hoagie Day 2011. Wawa will honor our soldiers and local heroes by partnering with the USO and serving a free 4.5-ton hoagie salute.
Philly @ the Movies
“Rocky”
Philadelphia Museum of Art
9 p.m.
Grab your friends and family and head down to the famous steps where the Rocky legacy was born and watch “Rocky,” the timeless, Philadelphia favorite film.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Independence Day Picnic & Military Change of Command
Independence Mall, 6th and Market Streets
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wawa Welcome America! continues the celebration with an Independence Picnic and a special military change of command. Visitors are welcome to stop by, bring a picnic lunch and observe the ceremony. Food and cold drinks available at the cafe inside.
Photo Exhibit
Tuskegee Airman: Making Aviation History
Philadelphia International Airport (Terminal A-East)
10 a.m.
Ticketed passengers, celebrate the 70th anniversary of the African American cadets who were inducted into military flight school at the Tuskegee Institute.
Philly @ the Movies
“The Devil Wears Prada”
Rittenhouse Square
9 p.m.
Channel your inner fashionista and join us in Rittenhouse Square for a special screening of “The Devil Wears Prada.”
Friday, July 1, 2011
Phillies Fun in the Sun with Mayor Nutter
Citizens Bank Park
Be a “Phanatic” about staying in shape and enjoy a special day with plenty of fun activities and a nutritional lunch at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phillies!
*This event is by invitation only.
Philly @ the Movies
“Hairspray”
Love Park
9 p.m.
Warm up your vocal chords, dust off your dancing shoes and rock out with Tracy and the gang on the Corny Collins Show!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Go 4th & Learn
About Science
The Franklin Institute
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Learn about the science of fireworks.
NOTE: Due to space restrictions, this ticketed event will be limited to the first 300 guests. The first 200 participating students will receive a free book. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Chinatown Block Party
Chinatown
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Festival returns to Chinatown to showcase Philadelphia’s vibrant Asian culture. Experience an open-air market with exciting entertainment, Asian cuisine, crafts and more.
Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
Penn’s Landing
July 2: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
July 3: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
July 4: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
$7 admission required to enter. All proceeds benefit the Joshua Kahan Fund, fighting to cure Pediatric Leukemia.
Fireworks on the Delaware River
Penn’s Landing
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
The Riverstage at the Great Plaza
Air National Guard Band of the Mid-Atlantic
Wiggins Waterfront Park in Camden
Two Cities One Waterfront Fireworks Display
Monday, July 4, 2011
Celebration of Freedom
Steps of Independence Hall, 6th and Market Streets
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Celebrate our nation’s birth with a patriotic salute! Music, speeches and a reading of excerpts from the Declaration of Independence will pay tribute to the history of our nation.
Independence Day Parade
Historic Philadelphia
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This year, the route has expanded, winding through the nation’s most historic mile, featuring 3,500 patriotic and multicultural marchers, musicians, dancers and floats. All five U.S. military branches will be represented.
Happy Birthday America
Independence Visitor Center
12:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate America’s birthday and sample delectable treats from hometown favorite Tastykake.
Bell Tapping Ceremony
Liberty Bell Center, 500 Market Street
1:45 p.m.
The Liberty Bell rings out symbolically to commemorate Independence, sponsored by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration and Sons of the American Revolution.
Party on the Parkway
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 20th and Eakins Oval
12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The day-long festival features seven blocks of exciting and educational activities, games, entertainment and food for sale for the whole family! Philadelphia is the place to be on the 4th of July!
Philly’s Fourth of July Jam and Grand Finale Fireworks
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 20th and Eakins Oval
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Four-time Grammy award-winning band The Roots will headline Philly’s 4th of July Jam! The band and the Festival musical director ?uestlove will perform their set as well as sets with special guests Earth, Wind and Fire, Michael McDonald, Estelle, Sara Bareilles, DJ Jazzy Jeff and more!
