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Saturday, July 1st Events: Brews, Army Band and Fireworks

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A fireworks show took place over Penn’s Landing Saturday night as part of the Wawa Welcome America event.

July is here and Welcome America is kicking into high gear. Here's the breakdown:

Fireworks and the U.S. Army Band concert took place at Penn’s Landing Saturday night for the Wawa Welcome America event. Check out our full recap.

Sand Sculpture Spectacular
Location: Shops at Liberty Place
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

World Heritage City Exhibition
Location: Philadelphia International Airport
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Free Museum Morning at One Liberty Observation Deck
Location: One Liberty Observation Deck
Time: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Free Museum Day at African American Museum
Location: African American Museum
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Performances in Public Spaces
Location: Various Locations
Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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Wells Fargo Citywide Community Day
Location: Various Locations
Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Mural Arts Philadelphia Monument Lab Summer Sampler
Location: Franklin Square
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

PECO's Go 4th & Learn at Fairhill Square
Location: Fairhill Square
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Red, White & Brew Fest
Location: SugarHouse Casino
Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The Food Trust Night Market
Location: 40th and Walnut Streets
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Philly @ the Movies: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Location: Vernon Park
Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" Concert
Location: Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
Time: 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Wawa Welcome America Fireworks - Night 2
Location: Delaware River Waterfront
Time: 9:30 - 10 p.m.

Joe Kaczmarek
Joseph Kaczmarek
Fireworks explode over the Philadelphia skyline during the Wawa Welcome America celebration, Saturday July 1, 2017, in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
USMC mascot 'Leatherneck' the bulldog and his owner Sgt Ben Warner during the U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
USMC mascot 'Leatherneck' the bulldog and his owner Sgt Ben Warner during the U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
USMC mascot 'Leatherneck' the bulldog and his owner Sgt Ben Warner during the U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Joseph Kaczmarek
The U.S. Army Band performs, Saturday July 1, 2017, during the Wawa Welcome America concert at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (NBCPhiladelphia/ Joseph Kaczmarek)

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There are many more free events around the Philadelphia region for the Wawa Welcome America 6 day festival leading up to the 4th. All events are family-friendly and are accessible throughout every neighborhood of the city. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has the story.

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