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CBS News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Watch live: Wawa Welcome America concert lineup revealed and other news
Wawa Welcome America, Philadelphia's annual festival leading up to the Fourth of July, is less than two months away. On Tuesday, we're expecting the big update Philadelphians look for every year: who is performing at the festival-ending concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway before the fireworks on July 4. Officials, including Wawa Welcome America President Michael DelBene and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, will speak in a news conference at 10 a.m., where we hear the talent lineup will be revealed. You can watch live at the player above or wherever CBS News Philadelphia is streaming. Past headliners of the July 4th concert include Pitbull in 2018, Hall & Oates in 2007 and most recently, Ne-Yo and Kesha in 2024. This is the last Wawa Welcome America before the massive 2026 celebrations for America's 250th anniversary. Other events in the festival have already been announced, including the Red, White and Blue To-Do, Wawa Hoagie Day and more. This is a developing story and will be updated.
CBS News
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
2025 Wawa Welcome America in Philadelphia is back. Here's what to know about the 4th of July celebration.
The 2025 Wawa Welcome America returns for another year in Philadelphia. The 16-day festival , including the annual Fourth of July celebration, will have fan favorites and traditions everyone knows and loves. Welcome America, Inc. announced updates and new events for the festival on Thursday, including a partnership with the Phillies and Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the return of Philly Pops, Wawa Hoagie Day and much more. Pops on Independence , a 40-year tradition, is officially back with the No Name Pops returning back to Philly Pops. This will be the first time they will perform under the new name on July 3, at Independence National Historical Park under newly appointed Music Director, Chris Dragon. Something new this year is the block party on June 22, partnered with the Phillies and Philadelphia Soccer 26 [ FIFA World Cup 26 ]. The block party will be outside Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field. It will feature a beer garden, food trucks, entertainment, activities and more. "From the MLB All-Star Game and FIFA World Cup to the broader celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase Philadelphia's energy, passion, and pride," said Michael Harris, vice president of marketing and government affairs of the Phillies, in the release. Ne-Yo and Kesha headlined the 2024 Wawa Welcome America festival. We don't know who will headline this year's festival yet, but an announcement is expected in May.
