June 25 – July 4, 2012
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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!
Independence Visitor Center
12:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate America’s birthday and sample delectable treats from hometown favorite Tastykake.
Penn’s Landing
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
$7 admission required to enter.
All proceeds benefit the Joshua Kahan Fund, fighting to cure Pediatric Leukemia.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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!
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.
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.
Penn’s Landing
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
$7 admission required to enter.
All proceeds benefit the Joshua Kahan Fund, fighting to cure Pediatric Leukemia.
Independence Hall
8:00 p.m.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® return to celebrate America’s birthday with “POPS on Independence,” a free concert at Independence Hall. Come join the celebration and participate in one of Philadelphia’s most popular Fourth of July traditions. Note: Seating is first come, first served. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Penn’s Landing
6 pm – 9 pm
United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
The River Stage at the Great Plaza
Air National Guard Band of the Mid-Atlantic
Wiggins Waterfront Park in Camden
Two Cities One Waterfront Fireworks Display
Chinatown (10th and Race St.)
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.
