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Yo Adrian! You got to check out these festivities that happened on Day 5 of the Wawa Welcome America Festival. The free events continued with a chance to watch "Rocky" on the very steps the movie was filmed, two options for free museum day and an opportunity to celebrate women in the arts.
Philly @ the Movies: 'Rocky'
The tradition returned this year with Philly @ the Movies, "Rocky" edition. Viewers sat back and relaxed on the famous steps to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and watched Philly's favorite boxing love story for free.
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Individuals brought blankets and chairs to get comfortable for the screening which started at 7 p.m. and ended around 9 p.m.
Girls.Like.nicethings Event
People also came out to the Girls.Like.nicethings event at East Market Plaza for a night to celebrate women in music and the arts.
There were food, drinks and exciting performances by various talented Philadelphia women. The event ran from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free Museum Day at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
People checked out the PAFA for free and were inspired by the story of American art told through its collections, exhibitions and programs.
Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., they viewed numerous collections of art ranging from the 18th and 19th century and experienced exhibitions that sought to amplify artistic voices.
Free Museum Day at Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
Car lovers saw one of the world's greatest racing sports car collections at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum for free from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The museum's theme is "The Spirit of Competition," and this theme came to life as visitors followed the story of the evolution of these vehicles and their history.
Full Details on Wawa Welcome America Day 5 Festivities:
Philly @ the Movies: Rocky
When: June 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Philadelphia Art Museum
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, PA 19130
Girls.Like.nicethings Event
When: June 23 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: East Market Plaza
1100 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
Free Admission at PAFA
When: June 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
118-128 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
Free Admission at Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
When: June 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
6825-31 Norwitch Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19153
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