From a Celebration of Freedom at Independence Hall to a patriotic parade to the party on the Parkway to the concert -- featuring Demi Lovato and Ludacris -- to the fireworks finale it's been a July 4th to remember in Philadelphia.
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The Celebration of Freedom kicked off the Wawa Welcome America festivities on July 4th.
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National Park Service deputy superintendent Amnesty Kochanowski is seen at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony during Wawa Welcome America on July 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is seen at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony walking with a person decked out in American flag gear.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is seen at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony during Wawa Welcome America on July 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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(L-R) Senator Vincent J. Hughes, Philadelphia Police Commissioner, Danielle M. Outlaw, Mayor of Philadelphia Jim Kenney and Letitia “Letty” Santarelli are seen at the Celebration of Freedom.
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The Wawa Foundation Hero Foundation finalists that were honored at the ceremony.
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A patriotic person watching festivities.
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Miss Pennsylvania waves during the Salute to America Independence Day Parade.
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An American flag during the parade.
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Tim Furlong and Aunyea Lachelle getting ready for action.
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General atmosphere prior to Wawa Welcome America 2023 July 4th Concert at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Check out this guy’s T-shirt.
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Philly Surfers perform prior to Wawa Welcome America 2023 July 4th Concert at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Ludacris started off the Wawa Welcome America 2023 July 4th Concert at Benjamin Franklin Parkway after a weather delay.
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Ludacris thrilled the crowd.
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He had fans moving.
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The concertgoers were thrilled.
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Adam Blackstone was next to take the stage during Wawa Welcome America 2023 July 4th Concert.
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Boyz II Men legacy group WanMor performed along with Blackstone.
