The cherished Fourth of July firework along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway is back! At 9:30 p.m. on July 4th, 2024 the largest annual fireworks display in Philadelphia will light up the sky!
Fireworks Along The Parkway
The Fourth of July celebrations in Philadelphia will conclude on the evening of July 4 with the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert and Fireworks starring the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B hitmaker, iconic songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist NE-YO, and Grammy-nominated and award-winning musician, actress and activist Kesha.
Additionally, Grammy Award-nominated singer, actor and winner of the 2nd season of American Idol Ruben Studdard, and Philadelphia’s own rapper, writer, activist and entrepreneur Chill Moody will join multi-faceted musician, Emmy Award Winning Music Director and Grammy Award-winning writer and producer Adam Blackstone on stage to kick off the excitement before Kesha and NE-YO take the stage on the 4th of July on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Produced in partnership with Live Nation, the concert will be performed at 7:00 p.m. in front of a live audience. It will take place along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and broadcast in English on NBC10 for viewers to enjoy from their homes.
The concert will be followed by Philadelphia’s largest annual fireworks display over the iconic Benjamin Franklin Parkway courtesy of Wawa beginning at 9:30 p.m.
Know Before You Go
Entry to the July 4th Concert & Fireworks is free and tickets are not required.
Due to recent record-breaking temperatures remember:
- Pack plenty of water for you and your group. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
- Limit drinks that cause dehydration. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing. Wear a hat or bring an umbrella.
- Use sunscreen for protection.
Lastly, for full festival schedule and information, please visit www.july4thphilly.com and be sure to follow along with us on social leading up to the festival for more exciting announcements in the coming weeks – Facebook: Wawa Welcome America, Instagram and Twitter: @July4thPhilly