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Experience the flavors of the 1970s with La Famiglia’s 1976 throwback menu in honor of their 48th anniversary. (July and August, La Famiglia, 8 S. Front St., Philadelphia, Pa., lafamiglia.com)
The birthplace of independence is the place to be on July Fourth! The first-ever Red, White, & Blue To-Do, a day of “pomp and parade” as envisioned by John Adams, will bring together museums, historic sites, and local businesses in America’s most historic square mile to honor our nation’s founding. It features a parade, festooned decor, concerts, games, extended visitation hours at area historic attractions, restaurant specials, and more. (July 2, Various locations in Old City, Philadelphia, phlvisitorcenter.com/red-white-blue-to-do-philadelphia-pa)
The Wawa Welcome America festival,
the largest July Fourth celebration in America,
offers free museum days, live musical performances, community events, the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, and Salute to Independence Parade. The festival concludes with a concert on the Parkway with performances by Ne-Yo and Kesha plus a fireworks display. (June 14 through July 4, Various locations throughout Philadelphia, july4thphilly.com)
If you’re headed down the shore for the Fourth, Delaware and New Jersey beaches are offering plenty of patriotic fun too! Check websites for more information.
DELAWARE
Bethany Beach hosts a parade through downtown, concert on the Bandstand, and fireworks. (townofbethanybeach.com/273/Fourth-of-July)
Dover’s administration arranges fun activities for the Fourth. (dover4thofjuly.com/index.html)
Lewes celebrates the Fourth with old-fashioned games for kids, the Independence Day Lewes Boat Parade, Doo-Dah Parade, and fireworks at dusk. (leweschamber.com/event/lewes-celebrates-4th-july#)
The City of Rehoboth Beach is set to put the
“ooh” and “ahh” into the 2024 Independence Day holiday with a fireworks display. (cityofrehoboth.com/visitors/fireworks)
NEW JERSEY
Atlantic City hosts fireworks on the North Beach and outside the Tropicana. (atlanticcitynj.com/events/july-fourth)
Cape May’s Independence Day celebration features a parade and fireworks. (capemay.com/play/fourth-of-july)
Margate (margatehasmore.com/event/july-4th-fireworks-extravaganza) and Sea Isle City (visitsicnj.com/2024-events/fireworks) host fireworks displays.
Ocean City celebrates the Fourth with a bike parade, kite flying competition, Ocean City Pops performance, and fireworks. (ocnj.us)
Wildwood is throwing a July Fourth party at Byrne Plaza with a performance by the Juliano Brothers, parade, and fireworks. (wildwoodsnj.com/event/fourth-of-july-fireworks-spectacular)
Delaware Shakespeare creates magic in Rockwood Park for three weeks every July during its Delaware Shakespeare Summer Festival. (Various dates in July, Rockwood Park, 4651 Washington St. Extension, Wilmington, Del., delshakes.org)
At the annual Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival, enjoy over 100 beers, live music, and activities. This year’s outdoor event at Bader Field will be held in two sessions: from noon to 4 p.m. with headliners Fortunate Youth, Shwayze, and Wide Eyed Kids; and 7 p.m. to midnight with headliners The Menzingers, Catbite, and Bad Cop Bad Cop. (July 13, Bader Field, 545 Albany Ave., Atlantic City, N.J., acbeerfest.com)
The 30th annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival features more than 200 artists! At this two-day outdoor festival, visit artist tents, restaurants and shops along Kings Highway, and the Emerging Artists area. (July 13-14, downtown Haddonfield, N.J., facebook.com/haddonfieldartsfest)
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, the longest-running Italian festival in the country, celebrates its 149th anniversary during “feast week,” July 15-20. Sponsored by the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society, the event features Mass, a procession, amusements, food, beer garden, and fireworks.(July 15-20, various locations in Hammonton, N.J., mountcarmelsociety.org)
Ocean City’s Night in Venice is an annual Venice boat parade and decorated bayfront home contest which ends in a fireworks display. This year’s theme is a tribute to Jimmy Buffett. (July 20, Ocean City-Longport Bridge to Tennessee Avenue, Ocean City, N.J., ocnj.us/niv)
Party with the best of the Main Line region at the 2024 Best of Main Line Today and Western Suburbs Party! Enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment and celebrate with the winners. (July 25, Drexelbrook Event Center, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive, Drexel Hill, Pa., mainlinetoday.com/events/best)
Join Penns Woods Winery for their Wheels &
Wine Vintage Car Show. The event features a variety of vintage cars, live music, and premium wine. (July 27, Penns Woods Winery, 124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, Pa., pennswoodswinery.com/vintage-wheels-wine-car-show)
There are plenty of places to experience live music this summer and many shows are free. From local parks to New Jersey and Delaware beach towns, there’s sure to be a summer concert series near you.
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