Jul 3, 2025 - Things to Do

Philly weekender: 4th of July celebrations and FIFA Club World Cup

Mike D'Onofrio

Illustration of a lone pole with an American flag, with the stars and stripes made up from fireworks in the sky. — Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios

🏛️ Beat the heat at free museum days as part of Wawa Welcome American. Participating museums include the Academy of Fine Arts and Fireman's Hall.

🎹 Philly Pops and singer Ben Folds take the stage today at 7pm for a concert at the Independence National Historical Park.

Don't forget to bring your own chair or blanket.

🏰 Kickoff the long weekend at the South Street Night Market tonight from 5-9pm. Plan for line dancing, karaoke, food trucks and a bounce house between 8th and 3rd Streets.

🐶 Let your patriotic pooch strut his stuff for the top prize at the Betsy Ross House's pet costume contest. Friday, 10:30am.

🇺🇸 The Salute to Independence Parade steps off at 11am from 5th and Chestnut Streets.

Enjoy floats, entertainers and marching musical groups.

🎇 The Wawa Welcome America Festival takes over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Friday at 7pm (gates open at 4pm) with a concert featuring LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan.

Count on a beer garden, food trucks, interactive activities and a big fireworks display (9:30pm).

⚽ Philly's last FIFA Club World Cup match is Friday. Brazilian powerhouse Palmeiras will take on English giant Chelsea in this 9pm quarterfinal match at Lincoln Financial Field. Tickets: $45+

Discounts: Fans can get 20% off tickets while families can score a half priced ticket and free entry for kids under 16.

🎞️ Last call for the Latino Arts & Film Festival. The closing celebration and showings are set for Cherry Street Pier on Sunday from 11am-9pm.

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Philly weekender: 4th of July celebrations and FIFA Club World Cup

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