Philadelphia is preparing for one of the biggest Fourth of July celebrations in the country as Mayor Cherelle Parker officially unveiled the star-studded lineup for this year’s July 4th concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Dubbed the “One Philly Unity Concert for America,” the massive free event is being positioned as the nation’s largest free concert experience celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
“This is a full Philadelphia experience,” Parker said while announcing the lineup.
Headlining this year’s concert is pop superstar Christina Aguilera alongside an impressive roster of Philadelphia icons, Grammy winners, and legendary performers.
The lineup includes:
- Christina Aguilera
- Jill Scott
- The Roots with special guests:
- Kathy Sledge
- State Property featuring:
- Freeway
- Beanie Sigel
- Young Gunz
- Peedi Crakk
- Seal
- Infinity Song
The evening will be hosted by Wanda Sykes and will also feature appearances from Gillie Da King, Wallo267, and additional guests still to be announced.
Doors for the July 4th celebration open at 3 p.m., with festivities beginning at 5 p.m. and continuing through midnight, capped off by a fireworks spectacular over the Parkway.
Mayor Parker also hinted that more surprise performances and announcements are still on the way.
The July 4th concert serves as the centerpiece of this year’s expanded Wawa Welcome America celebration, which will feature 16 days of free events across the city leading up to Independence Day.
Additional headliners performing during the festival include:
- DJ Jazzy Jeff at the Juneteenth Block Party on June 19
- Pink Sweat$ at Philly Fair 250 from June 20–22
- Eve for the Celebration of Black Music Month on June 25
- Olga Tañón during Concilio’s Hispanic Fiesta on June 27
- Kirk Franklin at Gospel on Independence on June 28
- Trixie Mattel hosting the Philadelphia Orchestra Free Pride Concert on June 30
- Queen Latifah headlining the U.S. Army Field Band concert on July 2
- Idina Menzel leading the Philly Pops concert on July 3
With global events, America’s semiquincentennial celebration, and a summer packed with major entertainment, Philadelphia is preparing for one of the most ambitious and high-profile July 4th celebrations in the city’s history.
