In 2026, Wawa Welcome America features 16 days of events commemorating Juneteenth & celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States.
📆 June 19 - July 3
16 days. Countless memories. 🇺🇸❤️
What a way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of The United States of America with 16 days of free, family-friendly fun. Until next year, Philly!🎆
What a way to start July 4th! We honored so many influential people this morning at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony. Thank you to everyone for celebrating with us to celebrate the 250th🇺🇸 @PhiladelphiaGov
We are kicking off Independence Day at the National Constitution Center for the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony!🇺🇸 There’s no better place to be than Philadelphia on July 4th❤️🤍💙 @PhiladelphiaGov
Kick off Independence Day at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony at the National Constitution Center at 10 AM! 🇺🇸 @PhiladelphiaGov
This event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 9:30 a.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
We're not letting this moment go.💚
The crowd was singing along with the phenomenal @idinamenzel and @thephillypops tonight at Pops on Independence, presented by @BankofAmerica on Independence Mall!
Join us for Pops on Independence presented by @BankofAmerica, featuring a special performance by @idinamenzel on the Independence Concert Series Stage presented by @visitphilly. This is a night you won’t want to miss!
LIVE from the 38th Annual Liberty Medal Ceremony!🎖️ Today, the @ConstitutionCtr honors His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for his outstanding dedication to advancing freedom and making a lasting impact on communities around the globe.
The day continues to march on! Such an amazing display of patriotism for the 250th anniversary of The United States of America from all those who participated in the Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade! ❤️🤍💙 @HistoricPhilly
Red, White, & Blue To-Do hosted by @HistoricPhilly has officially begun! Join us for a full day of “pomp and parade” in Philadelphia’s Historic District. And remember, stay hydrated!! 🇺🇸
🎆 DAY 14 🎆
Red, White, and Blue from morning to night! We’ve got your full itinerary of flag-waving festivities, hosted by @HistoricPhilly! ❤️ 🤍 💙
Learn more: july4thphilly.com/events/
Another amazing @Wawa Hoagie Day in the books! Thank you to everyone who spent their lunch hour with us today and we hope you enjoyed the U.S Air Force Heritage of America Band and @VoicesofService inside the @ConstitutionCtr.🇺🇸
🎆 DAY 13 🎆 The most delicious day of the year! Beat the heat & join us for Wawa Hoagie Day + free admission to the National Constitution Center! Honoring local heroes and serving up free Shorti Hoagies, while supplies last, on Arch Street between 5th & 6th Streets at noon.
🎆 DAY 12 🎆 @philorch Free Pride Concert & Celebration is TONIGHT! Join us at the Kimmel Center Ensemble Arts Philly for a joyful evening celebrating unity, empowerment, and the Philadelphia region’s LGBTQ+ community. Come early to enjoy a Pre-Show Party on the Plaza at 4:30 PM
🎆 DAY 11 🎆
July is almost here, plan your week ahead!❤️ 🤍 💙
Be sure to check out the free museums & movie at the Philadelphia Film Society Center today!
📍 Mutter Museum
📍 Arch Street Meeting House
🎥 Mannequin (in 35mm)
Learn more: july4thphilly.com/events/
Unfortunately there is lightning approaching the area. Due to safety concerns we are stopping the show. We are asking everyone to safely evacuate and go to the nearest shelter. We will resume if it safe to do so.