Welcome America Concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway this Fourth of July
This Fourth of July, Wawa will present a free concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway featuring some of today’s hottest musical acts. Jason Derulo, Ava Max and Tori Kelly will headline the event, which is part of Wawa’s annual Welcome America festival.
The concert will take place on Independence Day from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the parkway between 20th and 22nd Streets. It is free and open to the public.
In addition to Derulo, Max and Kelly, the concert will also feature performances by American Authors, Grouplove, Mike Posner, and Walk the Moon.
This year’s Welcome America festival will run from June 28 to July 4 and will feature more than 50 free events throughout Philadelphia, including concerts, fireworks, food festivals and historical reenactments.
Jason Derulo Rocks Philly
Wawa Welcome America is an annual event that celebrates Philadelphia’s birthday with a week-long festival leading up to Independence Day. This year, the concert features Jason Derulo, Ava Max, and Tori Kelly.
The Wawa Welcome America concert is free and open to the public. It will be held on Saturday, June 29th at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating
crowd with sultry new songs, electrifying dance moves
- Jason Derulo put on an incredible show for the Philly crowd last night, performing a mix of his new songs and older hits.
- The singer had the audience captivated from start to finish, dancing and singing along with him throughout the entire set.
Ava Max Takes the Stage
Ava Max put on an incredible show last night! Her high energy and great stage presence had the crowd cheering and dancing along all night. It was clear that she enjoyed performing, and her enthusiasm was infectious. She sounded great live, and her songs are catchy and fun. I’m already a big fan, and I’m sure she’ll only continue to grow in popularity. Thanks for putting on such a great show, Ava!
Tori Kelly Opens the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert in Philadelphia
Tori Kelly will open the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert in Philadelphia with a special performance. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will take place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.
As one of the youngest performers on the bill, Kelly will be sure to bring her unique brand of soulful pop to the event. The 21-year-old singer/songwriter first gained attention when she competed on season nine of American Idol in 2010. She was later signed to Capitol Records and released her debut album, Unbreakable Smile, in 2015. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and has since been certified gold by the RIAA.
Kelly has also won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best New Artist and an MTV Video Music Award for Best Breakthrough Artist. She has been praised for her powerful vocal performances and her ability to connect with her fans.
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