What to Know Day 4 of Wawa Welcome America featured a block party hosted by the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Soccer.

The block party – located outside Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field at the Philadelphia sports complex – was designed to build up excitement for 2026, which will include World Cup matches and the MLB All-Star game in Philly.

The event – which took place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. – included food trucks, a beer garden, skills challenges, giveaways and live music from Go Go Gadjet and Mr. Hollywood DJ.

Day 4 of Wawa Welcome America also included free admission to the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, Philly’s only Victorian historic house museum.

Day 4 of Wawa Welcome America features a special block party outside Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field hosted by the Phillies and Philadelphia Soccer. This live blog has ended, but check out all the fun below.

There are a number of performances throughout the day, with headliners DJ Drama, DJ Kid Capri, Slick Rick, and Keke Wyatt

The African American Museum in Philadelphia is partnering with Wawa Welcome America to host a Juneteenth Block party on Thursday.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia is partnering with Wawa Welcome America to host a Juneteenth Block party on Thursday.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia is partnering with Wawa Welcome America to host a Juneteenth Block party on Thursday.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia is partnering with Wawa Welcome America to host a Juneteenth Block party on Thursday.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The African American Museum in Philadelphia is partnering with Wawa Welcome America to host a Juneteenth Block party on Thursday.

There is free admission to the Center City museum to explore featured exhibitions, including the Pearl Bailey showcase.

The free block party takes place from noon to 7 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Audacious Freedom, Celebrating 160 years of Emancipation.”

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“This will be a multi-generational experience, so each one bring one, bring somebody, so we can have a good time in celebration to reflect on our shared values of freedom, love, friendship, and family,” said Dr. Ashley Jordan, AAMP CEO.

The Mother Bethel Choir will kick off the block party with a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

There are a number of musical acts and performances throughout the day, with headliners DJ Drama, DJ Kid Capri, Slick Rick, and Keke Wyatt.

There will be vendors, arts and crafts, food trucks and interactive activities.

The museum will also lead free gallery talks that will provide guided tours of the exhibitions.

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The free museum admission is first-come, first-served.

“Our curatorial teams will have exciting gallery talks to give deeper insights into our exhibitions and our connections to art and history throughout the museum,” said Dejay Duckett, Director of Curatorial Services.

June 19, 1865, is when the last enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom.

Juneteenth was originally a celebration of Black Independence and freedom as Union soldiers in Texas announced that more than 250,000 enslaved African Americans were set free in the state due to the Emancipation Proclamation.

When the proclamation was issued, it was not enforced in Confederate states like Texas. Therefore, the announcement in Galveston, Texas, took place two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had been passed.

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Now, after 160 years, celebration of the federal holiday has expanded its acknowledgment beyond Black America to teaching more people about its history.

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Philadelphia is standing strong this Juneteenth with events and activities taking place all across the city. Here’s a list of just a few events that celebrate the historic holiday.

List of Juneteenth events in Philadelphia

United We Heal Film Festival, Wednesday, June 18, 7:00 p.m. and Friday, June 20, 5:00 p.m.

The ‘United We Heal’ Film Festival (UWHFF) was created to spread awareness and amplify marginalized voices in Black communities.

The first event the UWHFF will be hosting is a “Pre-game concert” on Wednesday, June 18, that showcases indie artists rooted in Philadelphia at the Underground Arts on 1200 Callowhill St.

The film festival is a tribute to the Black community’s evolving and healing process to oppression. Filmmakers will be able to share their works with the audience. The event will be held at the Underground Arts building on Friday, June 20.

Tickets for the event are available on their website.

Please Touch Museum, Thursday, June 19, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Enjoy programming at the Please Touch Museum that will celebrate Juneteenth with themed workshops, story-times and performances.

Admission for these events is available on the Please Touch Museum website.

Block Party and Free Museum Day at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Thursday, June 19, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Take a trip to the African American Museum in Philadelphia to commemorate this years Juneteenth and celebrate the 49th anniversary of the museum.

In partnership with Wawa Welcome America, the museum’s block party will be full of entertainment, games and food.

Free Admission to the National Constitution Center, Thursday, June 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Learn about Black heritage and the fight of African Americans in the United States this Juneteenth in Old City.

With free admission for all ages, learn more about freedom fighters and Black history.

Millennial Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The sixth annual event is taking place at the 48th & Woodland Playground and serves to promote and highlight, education, political awareness and more.

Performances and vendors will be included in the events lineup.

Philadelphia African Restaurant Week, Thursday, June 19, through Sunday June 29.

Enjoy the citywide food festival that celebrates some of the best African cuisine and culture in the city.

Learn more about participating restaurants here.

Wine & Arts Festival at Cherry Street Pier, Saturday, June 21, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The third annual Wine & Arts Festival gives a toast to Black culture through wine tastings, art exhibits, music performances and more.

With a free general admission, the event welcomes all ages. However, wine-tasting tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 or at the door for $30.

JAWNTEENTH: A Juneteenth and Pride Celebration, Sunday, June 22, 6 p.m.

A combination of both Juneteenth and Pride, JAWNTEENTH features a 21+ variety show with drag, burlesque, comedy and more entertainment.

Tickets are required and are available here.

Juneteenth Parade & Festival, Sunday, June 22, at 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Kicking off at The Mann Center in West Philly, the one and a half mile procession is expected to feature over 2,000 participants with a vibrant array of floats and other vehicles.

The parade ends at the Malcom X Park where fun for all ages will continue.

Juneteenth Festival Marketplace, Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

After the Juneteenth Parade, members of the community will join together in Malcom X Park for a lineup of vendors, live entertainment and community performances.

All events are subject for change. Visit the organization’s website for more information.

The City of Brotherly Love is turning up the heat, and this week’s list of things to do in Philadelphia brings festivals, fireworks and plenty of pre-Fourth of July fun.

Philly’s 16-day Wawa Welcome America celebration continues with highly anticipated events like Wawa Hoagie Day at Independence Mall (Thursday), the Gospel On Independence at Independence Mall (Friday), Concilio’s Hispanic Fiesta at LOVE Park (Saturday) and more Free Museum Days at more than 20 attractions (through July 4, 2025).

Look up: Early Independence Day fireworks light up the sky twice this weekend, with events at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest (Saturday) and The Dell Music Center (Sunday).

Plus, don’t miss the continuation of the FIFA Club World Cup (select dates through July 4, 2025), Pride Month events (through June 30, 2025) and Black Music Month performances (through June 30, 2025).

Also happening this week: Wadsworth Day 2025 (Saturday), the Fashion & Arts Festival in Germantown (Saturday), the B[L]OK Party at Bok (Sunday) and one final week of Open Streets in Midtown Village (Sunday).

As the birthplace of our nation, Philadelphia takes Independence Day season very seriously, with 16 days of concerts, fireworks, parades, block parties and more, from Juneteenth to July Fourth, including many that are part of the blockbuster Wawa Welcome America festival.

Dozens of fabulous (and free!) events explode across the region to commemorate both holidays. It kicks off with the Juneteenth Block Party at the African American Museum and runs right through to the massive free July 4th Concert featuring LL Cool J on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, followed by a dazzling fireworks display over the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

In between, enjoy a number of Pride Month celebrations, beer and art festivals, movie screenings, gallery exhibits, vendor markets, sporting events and more, plus Free Museum Days each day at at least one local attraction.

Note that some events may be canceled or postponed due to inclement weather or other reasons. Be sure to check websites and social media before heading out.

Read on for more in our 2025 guide to things to do between Juneteenth and July Fourth in Greater Philadelphia.