Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/04/2026
3:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Location
Eakins Oval
Categories
Arguably, no one rolls out the red, white and blue better than Philly! July Fourth officially will kick off with the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony on Independence Mall in America’s birthplace and home of the 250-year-old Declaration of Independence. Grammy Award-winning Yolanda Adams will deliver an inspiring performance. DJ Diamond Kuts will keep the vibe high throughout the morning. Mix in community award presentations and powerful speeches led by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other dignitaries. Wawa Welcome America, Inc. and the Office of the City Representative will be the event producers. From the historic district into the cultural corridor on the Ben Franklin Parkway, Wawa Welcome America will continue to host daylong activities, culminating in the evening finale — One Philly: Unity Concert for America — on Eakins Oval. That’s where they will blow out the final candles on America’s 250th birthday with a spectacular night of music, culture, and community. Hosted by Wanda Sykes, the concert will be the largest one in the festival’s history. Check out the all-star lineup of Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, The Roots, Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff, Meek Mill, Seal, State Property (featuring Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Young Gunz, and Peedi Crakk), Kathy Sledge, Jordan Davis, and Infinity Song.
NBC10 will televise and provide coverage across all its platforms. Celebration of Freedom Ceremony: Free; 10 a.m. EST to 11 a.m. EST. outside of Independence Hall. One Philly: Unity Concert for America: Free, gates open: 3 p.m. EST; Concert: 5 p.m. EST to 11:45 p.m. EST & Fireworks: 11:45 p.m. EST. Download the City of Philadelphia’s free 2026 Access Philly App for event updates. https://july4thphilly.com/event/the-city-of-philadelphias-one-philly-unity-concert-for-america/