Philly weekender: 4th of July celebrations and FIFA Club World Cup
🎹 Philly Pops and singer Ben Folds take the stage today at 7pm for a concert at the Independence National Historical Park.
Don't forget to bring your own chair or blanket.
🏰 Kickoff the long weekend at the South Street Night Market tonight from 5-9pm. Plan for line dancing, karaoke, food trucks and a bounce house between 8th and 3rd Streets.
🐶 Let your patriotic pooch strut his stuff for the top prize at the Betsy Ross House's pet costume contest. Friday, 10:30am.
🇺🇸 The Salute to Independence Parade steps off at 11am from 5th and Chestnut Streets.
Enjoy floats, entertainers and marching musical groups.
🎇 The Wawa Welcome America Festival takes over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Friday at 7pm (gates open at 4pm) with a concert featuring LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan.
Count on a beer garden, food trucks, interactive activities and a big fireworks display (9:30pm).
⚽ Philly's last FIFA Club World Cup match is Friday. Brazilian powerhouse Palmeiras will take on English giant Chelsea in this 9pm quarterfinal match at Lincoln Financial Field. Tickets: $45+
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