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Wawa Welcome America President and CEO Michael DelBene speaks to Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle about some of the big highlights from 16 days of the free festival from a Juneteenth Block Party to a patriotic concert to a gospel concert to Wawa Hoagie Day to the main event, the Party on the Parkway and fireworks on July 4th.

For the first time since pre-pandemic 2019, Philadelphia’s staple summer Wawa Welcome America celebration will offer its typical full in-person programming this year, including the return of the festival to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the addition of new events like block parties and programming focused on mental health.

The Wawa Welcome America July 4th concert is returning to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and pop star Jason Derulo is returning as the headliner! Singer Ava Max will also join him as a headliner. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has the details about this year’s event.

This year, Wawa Welcome America is going all-virtual for a week-long festival celebrating Independence Day.Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle talks to Welcome America President and CEO Michael DelBene about how everyone can participate in the fun from home this year.