If that still doesn’t sound like enough, there are some specially themed options to choose from, like Riverton’s Pet Pageant and Independence Gay! in Philly. Other holiday events are planned in Upper Merion, the Northeast, Princeton, Camden, on the Battleship New Jersey, and Maple Shade, as well as other locations throughout Delaware. On Monday, Vanessa Williams performs on Independence Mall before Demi Lovato and Ludacris take the Welcome America main stage Tuesday evening. Then on Sunday, Gospel on Independence features the Welcome America Mass Choir and a tribute to the Emancipation Proclamation, and Rivers Casino hosts Party at the Pier. Army Band’s Pershing’s Own performs at Penn’s Landing, followed by fireworks.

On Saturday, the all-day Avenue of the Arts Block Party takes over Broad Street near the Kimmel Center, and the U.S. The Museum of the American Revolution kicks things off Friday with a naturalization ceremony. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)Īs expected, the Fourth of July is a big deal in the Delaware Valley - celebrations marking the nation’s independence are scheduled all around the city and ‘burbs.

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