Wawa Welcome America

Schedule:

10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Free Museum Days: American Philosophical Society Museum

The current exhibition, Sketching Splendor, explores how naturalists William Bartram, Titian Ramsay Peale, and John James Audubon made sense of nature’s complexities through their writings, drawings, and watercolors. It highlights their approaches to capturing the natural world during a time of rapid intellectual, social, and political change. Highlights include William Bartram’s map of the Alachua Savanna, Titian Ramsay Peale’s watercolors from the Long Expedition, and one volume of John James Audubon’s original Birds of America. A video installation titled Field Companion, 2021, by Philadelphia-based artists Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib will also be on view.

10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Free Museum Days: Arch Street Meeting House

Located in the heart of Old City, Philadelphia, Arch Street Meeting House (ASMH) is a museum, National Historic Landmark, and active Quaker place of worship. Constructed in 1804 on two acres of land deeded by Pennsylvania’s Quaker founder, William Penn, ASMH has had an estimated 20,000 burials occur on its historic grounds. Early Abolitionists, suffragists, civil rights leaders, and LGBTQ+ organizers found a home at ASMH. Today, visitors of all kinds gather at the meetinghouse for exploration, events, and a sense of community.

Step inside this active Quaker meeting house to learn more about the stories of the people, the building, and the grounds of Arch Street Meeting House.

On June 29th, Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust (ASMHPT) is celebrating the 400th birthday anniversary of George Fox, Quakerism’s co-founder. This family-friendly Free event will have birthday cake, crafts, historical interpreters (you might meet William and Hannah Penn themselves!), dunk tanks, food trucks, Weckerly’s ice cream, and more.

11:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m: Avenue of the Arts Block Party

The Avenue of the Arts comes to life with entertainment, art, food and more! Enjoy high-powered entertainment on the PNC Arts Alive Stage and the PA Lottery Groove Stage from local and world-renowned artists, including Carla Gamble, Javon Newman, Verbosity, WeRRedemption, Will Ellsworth, Arato Brothers Band, Joshua Mitchell, The Sidleys, The Wild Hymns, Queen City, winners from the I AM PHL contest presented by PhillyGoes2College and Vanguard, and more!

Snap a photo in NBC’s The Voice coach’s chair, take a stroll down PNC Arts Alive Alley, showcasing local artisans, or peruse ‘Philly Fresh Market,’ where locally sourced delights await at our farmers market.  Kids and kids-at-heart can immerse themselves in ‘Avenue of Amusement‘, filled with nostalgic carnival games and thrilling entertainment for all ages. Challenge friends to a game of ping pong or enjoy the art of fashion with a free show from Philly Fashion Week. Guests 21+ can enjoy a beverage at Avenue of the Arts beer garden including the signature Tito’s Handmade Vodka Lemonade.

Avenue of the Barks, presented by Tito’s and hosted by Emancipet will have dog wading pools to cool off in, dog-friendly games, vendors and more. Come out with your dog to Avenue of the Barks and support Emancipet and their mission to provide affordable veterinary care for all.

New this year, The Kimmel Center’s Free Party on the Plaza will feature a patriotic performance by The Philadelphia Orchestra starting at 12:00 PM! Take a break from the heat to hear conductor Jeff Tyzik lead the Orchestra in Sousa’s "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and "Liberty Bell" marches, selections from John Williams’s scores for The Patriot and Lincoln, and more works honoring our nation and service members. Including the world premiere of Tyzik’s Lift Off, commissioned by Bravo! Vail in honor of Tyzik’s 30th year at the Festival. Fox 29 reporter Hank Flynn, an Army veteran, will narrate a performance of Gardens of Stone by James Beckel, Jr. Special guests will be in attendance! Seeing Eye® puppies from The Seeing Eye. The experience will help to acclimate the puppies in navigating public spaces and special events. The concert is free, but tickets are required and will be available here.

Indoor performances and activities include a Hamiltunes sing-along, a Q&A and meet-and-greet with "The Grinch" from Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, family-friendly games, and more. Plus, get a chance to win free tickets, merchandise, and exclusive giveaways!

Kimmel Center’s Plaza stage lineup:
2:30 p.m: Broadway performances from Les Misérables and The Wiz plus an interview with The Grinch from Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
3:00 p.m: Jam out with one of Philly’s hottest bands, Omar’s Hat
3:45 p.m: Experience soul line dancing with DJ Chris Blues + W.D.O.H Parkside Experience
4:30 p.m: Encore Broadway performances from Les Misérables and The Wiz
4:45 p.m: Omar’s Hat hits the stage for a second set!
5:30 p.m: Sing out with Hamiltunes, the official Hamilton sing-along

PNC Arts Alive Stage lineup:
12:00 p.m - 12:45 p.m: Nathanael Barlow
1:00 p.m - 1:45 p.m: WeRRedemption
2:00 p.m - 2:45 p.m: Will Ellsworth
3:00 p.m - 3:45 p.m: Gooch Nelson
4:00 p.m - 4:4 p.m: Verbosity
5:00 p.m - 5:45 p.m: Jovon Newman
6:00 p.m - 6:45 p.m: Carla Gamble

PA Lottery Groove Stage lineup:
11:00 a.m - 11:10 a.m: DJ Andre The Giant
11:10 a.m - 11:30 a.m: I AM PHILLY Presentation
11:45 a.m - 12:30 p.m: Arato Brothers Band
12:45 p.m - 1:30 p.m: Joshua Mitchell
1:45 p.m - 2:30 p.m: The Sidleys
2:45 p.m - 3:30 p.m: The Wild Hymns
3:45 p.m - 4:30 p.m: Queen City
4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m: DJ Andre The Giant
 5:30 p.m - 6:15 p.m: Alex Moreno
6:15 p.m - 7:00 p.m: DJ Andre The Giant

8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: U.S. Army Band’s "Pershing’s Own" Concert + Fireworks

The United States Army Band "Pershing’s Own" will put on a patriotic, all-star concert followed by a thrilling fireworks display over the Delaware River Waterfront.

The U.S. Army Band "Pershing’s Own" was formed on January 25, 1922 by order of General John J. Pershing. The United States Army Band "Pershing’s Own" provides musical support for the leadership of the United States, to include all branches of government, and to a wide spectrum of national and international events in order to connect the Army to the American people.