Break out the grills and bathing suits people and don’t forget the sun block and bug spray, it’s July 4th weekend! There is so much going on in and around the Philadelphia area this weekend so whether you’re staying home or venturing out we thought we’d help guide you along in making your plans!
First Friday in Old City
Friday July 1st 2016 – Gallery Row
If you like art, music, food, and drink then Old City’s first Friday celebration on Gallery Row (3rd Street between Race and Arch) is the place for you. It’s been around since 1991 and is hosted by the Old City Arts Association. With the summer weather in full swing and everyone feeling good celebrating the birth of our nation in the place where it all began, this first Friday of July is sure to be a great one! So kick off your holiday weekend in the oldest part of town! The fun goes from 5PM-9PM, for more information visit the Old City Districts website.
July 4th Celebrations
Maybe you want to get out of town this holiday weekend and see what some of our sister counties have going on. Well we’ve got you covered there too with the Bucks Happening Fourth of July Guide and the Montco Happening Fourth of July Guide. Have fun celebrating America’s Birthday wherever you are!
Wawa Welcome America! Historic Philadelphia Block Party
Sunday July 3rd 2016 – Independence Visitor’s Center 6th and Market Streets
No city does America’s Birthday better than the place where it all began. Part of the Wawa Welcome America! July 4th week-long extravaganza is the huge FREE block party that will take place right in the historic district between 5th and 6th streets and Chestnut and Arch streets. There will be food vendors of all kinds, 2 performance stages, performances by the Philadelphia Pops and so much more! So grab your sunblock and head on down to Philly’s historic district this Sunday! For more information visit the Wawa Welcome America! website. For more 4th of July fun check out our Philly Happening 4th of July Guide!
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