by The Travelin Diva
Family Roadtrip”...
Celebrate the 4th of July in the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection, Philadelphia! Celebrate the country’s birthday, in the country’s birthplace at the Sunoco Welcome America event this Saturday. Saturday’s event kicks off with the traditional opening ceremonies at 10am on the Independence Mall followed by a parade through historic Philly at 11am. The afternoon gets under way with the “Party on the Parkway” at noon on the Ben Franklin Parkway. “Party on the Parkway” features family fun activities, games, and food for the entire family. In addition to the “Party on the Parkway” fun, there will also be an old style “˜Super Scooper Ice Cream Festival’ beginning at noon. Remember activities and games are free!
While the Sunoco Welcome America events are taking place, the “˜Taste of Philadelphia’ will also be underway at the Penn’s Landing Waterfront. Sample some of Philly’s famous cheese steaks and other treats by some of Philly’s best chefs (a small fee applies).
After you have had a fun filled day, wind the evening down with the largest free outdoor concert (starting at 8pm). This year’s headliners are hip-hop icons & Philly natives “The Roots” who can be seen nightly as the house band for “˜Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.’ Pop star Sheryl Crow will also perform with “˜The Roots,’ who used to sing and play back up for the late “˜King of Pop,’ Michael Jackson. I am sure she will dedicate a song(s) to her late friend. To wrap up America’s birthday party, the Sunoco Welcome America event will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display starting at 10:30pm.
So, gas up the family ride and hit I-95 and celebrate the 4th Philly style! Remember you can enjoy a free concert by “The Roots!” I am gassing up the hooptie now”...LOL
For more information, please visit: www.welcomeamerica.com .
Save some chocolate & vanilla ice cream for me! –The Travelin Diva
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