PHILADELPHIA, PA – Get ready, Philadelphia! The Wawa Welcome America festival is back and bigger than ever for its 2025 iteration, promising an expanded 16 days of free, family-friendly fun from June 19th to July 4th. This year's patriotic extravaganza will culminate in a star-studded July 4th Concert and Fireworks on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, headlined by two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Hip-Hop icon LL COOL J and Philadelphia's own GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B sensation, Jazmine Sullivan.
The festival, a cherished Philadelphia tradition, continues its commitment to showcasing the best of the city through a diverse lineup of multicultural and multigenerational events. Attendees can look forward to returning favorites like Wawa Hoagie Day®, numerous block parties, complimentary museum access across the city, and spectacular fireworks displays.
New and expanded programming for 2025 includes the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Soccer 2026 Block Party on June 22nd and the official return of the beloved Pops on Independence, a tradition spanning over 40 years. The festival will also prominently feature commemorations for Juneteenth and Concilio’s Annual Hispanic Fiesta, which moves to an exciting new location at LOVE Park this year.
"Wawa Welcome America continues to lead the way in delivering the largest July 4th celebration in America year after year," said Chris Gheysens, CEO of Wawa. "We can’t wait for another memorable festival in our hometown of Philadelphia.”
The grand finale on July 4th will see LL COOL J and Jazmine Sullivan take the stage on the Parkway at 7:00 PM, with the concert broadcast live on NBC10. Philadelphia’s largest annual fireworks display, courtesy of Wawa, will follow at 9:30 PM. Entry to the July 4th Concert & Fireworks is free, and tickets are not required.
For the full festival schedule, event details, and information on how to get involved, visit www.july4thphilly.com. For potential $25 discount tickets that may become available for special experiences or seating, and more information, please monitor: [july4thphilly.com/tickets-discount] (Note: Most Wawa Welcome America events are free; please verify any specific ticketed or discounted offers on the official website).
