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The number of days left in the Wawa Welcome America Festival may be waning, but the opportunities for fun continued to increase Saturday.
From free museum admissions to a music, here was what happened in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 2.
(Cancelled): U.S. Army's Pershing's Own Concert & Waterfront Fireworks
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Unfortunately, the U.S. Army Band concert and fireworks display at Penn's Landing were canceled due to severe thunderstorms expected in the region Saturday evening, Wawa Welcome America announced Saturday afternoon.
"Pershing's Own" concert was set take the stage from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday night with a fireworks display afterwards.
No make-up date was announced, however, the NBC10 Weather Team is forecasting clear skies for Philadelphia’s Independence Day Concert and Fireworks celebration during Wawa Welcome America’s Party on the Parkway.
Free Museum Day at National Liberty Museum
With pre-registration, you got to see the newly opened exhibitions and exciting educational opportunities National Liberty Museum in Old City.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., people explored People Speak, a celebration of our inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Free Museum Day at Stenton
Built back in 1730, Stenton is one of the earliest, well-preserved houses in Philadelphia history.
You got to check it out for free on the 2nd between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebration of Community and Culture at the Esperanza Arts Center
People immerse themselves in Latin cultures block party style at the Celebration of Community & Culture at Esperanza Arts Center between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The celebratory atmosphere included Latin food, vendors and music to enjoy. People headed inside the Esperanza Arts Center to watch various performances by Argentinian pianist Emiliano Messiez and his quartet and the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School.
Full Details on Wawa Welcome America Day 14 Festivities:
Free Museum Day at National Liberty Museum
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 2
Where: National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free Museum Day at Stenton
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 2
Where: Stenton
4601 N. 18th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140
Celebration of Community & Culture
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Esperanza Arts Center
4261 N. 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140
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