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More Ways to Celebrate! Below you'll find more great, free Welcome America! events. Tuesday, June 23, 2009: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Preview) 7:30 p.m. Pearl Theater 1600 N. Broad Street Want to be the envy of all your friends and family? The Pearl Theater is giving you that opportunity. Tune into WIOQ-FM (Q102), WUSL-FM (Power99) and WRFF-FM (Radio 104.5) during the month of June for your chance to win tickets to a private screening of the highly anticipated Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. You can also look for enter-to-win ads in the Daily News the week of June 15 or text FASTCARS, then a space, followed by your zip code to 4-3-5-4-9 (example: FASTCARS 19103). Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen opens nationwide June 24th. Friday, June 26, 2009: Taste of Philadelphia 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street Get your taste buds ready and come out to enjoy the various flavors of Philadelphia. Taste of Philadelphia kicks off this year’s celebration of America’s birthday by bringing delicious cuisine from Philadelphia’s finest chefs to Penn’s Landing at an affordable price for all to enjoy. The list of confirmed restaurants includes:
Saturday, June 27, 2009: Taste of Philadelphia 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street Get your taste buds ready and come out to enjoy the various flavors of Philadelphia. Taste of Philadelphia brings upscale cuisine from Philadelphia’s finest culinary chefs to Penn’s Landing at an affordable price for all to enjoy. Concert & Fireworks 8:00 p.m. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street Relax and mellow out to the soulful sounds of Angie Stone at Penn’s Landing as she performs fan favorites, songs off her last album -- The Art of Love and War, and showcases her nuanced vocal range. Following the concert, prepare to be awed by a breathtaking fireworks display over the Delaware River. Sunday, June 28, 2009: Taste of Philadelphia 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street Get your taste buds ready and come out to enjoy the various flavors of Philadelphia. Taste of Philadelphia brings upscale cuisine from Philadelphia’s finest culinary chefs to Penn’s Landing at an affordable price for all to enjoy. Monday, June 29, 2009: Go 4th and Learn - Storytime 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Franklin Square 200 N. 6th Street Bring the kids to Franklin Square and join local celebrities for a morning full of learning with storytellers and exciting interactive games. Franklin Square, one of the five public squares that William Penn laid out in his original plan for the city, now boasts several all new, family-friendly attractions, including a miniature golf course, a classic carousel, storytelling benches, a picnic area and more. Tuesday, June 30, 2009: Go 4th and Learn - Bilingual Chinese Storytime 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Independence Branch of the Free Library 18 S. 7th Street Kids will become better acquainted with Chinese culture by engaging in interactive, culturally rich activities, including bilingual picture books, folklore, read-alouds, children’s songs, crafts and Chinese music and dance at the Independence Branch of the Free Library. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 This We Believe - “Paint the Square” 1:00 pm – 3:00pm Franklin Square 6th and Race Streets The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and Franklin Square present "Paint the Square," a Community Paint Day for the "This We Believe" city-wide mural project. In addition to making your own contribution to a mural, visitors have a chance to enjoy a coloring station, music, balloons and more. This is a free, fun event for all ages! Thursday, July 2, 2009: Go 4th and Learn - The Lenape 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Penn Museum 3260 South Street Join Shelley DePaul, co-curator of "Fulfilling a Prophecy: The Past and Present of the Lenape of Pennsylvania" and Language Director of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania at the Penn Museum for a special introduction to this region's first Americans featuring traditional stories, music, and dance. Friday, July 3, 2009: Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. Penn’s Landing Columbus Boulevard at Walnut Street Ice cream lovers can indulge in as much of their favorite cold, creamy treat as they like at Penn’s Landing. Fill those bellies up with just a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund and have unlimited access to delicious flavors from Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, Edy’s, Breyers/Good Humor, Bassett’s, Turkey Hill, Jack & Jill, Philadelphia Water Ice and others. Pops on Independence 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Independence Mall 5th and Market Streets Come early with your blankets, chairs and picnic baskets for an evening under the stars on Independence Mall listening to the sounds of Philadelphia’s own Peter Nero and the Philly Pops. Saturday, July 4, 2009: Independence Day Ceremony 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street Join Mayor Michael A. Nutter and other dignitaries at Independence Hall for a ceremony filled with performances honoring America’s 233rd birthday. Independence Day Parade 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Historic Philadelphia Back in Historic Philadelphia for the first time in 18 years, the 2009 Independence Day parade will feature a tapestry of parade elements from around the nation, including Radio Disney recording artist Joey Page, Philadelphia’s own Lauren Hart, marching bands, drum and bugle corps, re-enactment organizations, antique cars, fire departments, cultural organizations, active military, floats and more. Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. Penn’s Landing Columbus Boulevard at Walnut Street Ice cream lovers can indulge in as much of their favorite cold, creamy treat as they like at Penn’s Landing. Fill those bellies up with just a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund and have unlimited access to delicious flavors from Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, Edy’s, Breyers/Good Humor, Bassett’s, Turkey Hill, Jack & Jill, Philadelphia Water Ice and others. Party on the Parkway 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. Benjamin Franklin Parkway The Party on the Parkway kicks off at noon, with a day-long roster of food, games, entertainment and activities for the whole family. This year, we’ll have tons of fun with attractions such as:
Happy Birthday America 12:30 p.m. Independence Visitor Center 6th and Market Streets Sample one of Philly’s favorite treats at the Independence Visitor Center and celebrate America’s birthday in America’s birthplace! Bell Tapping Ceremony 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Liberty Bell Center 500 Market Street Gather around the Liberty Bell as descendants of those who signed the Declaration of Independence ceremonially tap the bell. Welcome America! “Life, Liberty, and You” Concert & Fireworks 8:00 p.m. Benjamin Franklin Parkway Eakins Oval The excitement begins when Philly’s hometown band The Roots takes the stage to show why they are unmatched when it comes to live hip hop music. Next up, Sheryl Crow woos the crowd with her hit-making sound and keeps it building right up to the jaw-dropping fireworks display that makes Philadelphia the best place to celebrate Independence Day (telecast on ABC). Debut of PECO L.E.D. Crown Lights On the evening of July 4th, be sure to look toward the sky for the debut of PECO's new, energy-efficient L.E.D. Crown Lights system! The PECO Crown Lights will dazzle crowds with an all-new preview highlighting Philadelphia favorites that make the city a spectacular place to live. Sunday, July 5, 2009: Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. Penn’s Landing Columbus Boulevard at Market Street Ice cream lovers can indulge in as much of their favorite cold, creamy treat as they like at Penn’s Landing. Fill those bellies up with just a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund and have unlimited access to delicious flavors from Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, Edy’s, Breyers/Good Humor, Bassett’s, Turkey Hill, Jack & Jill, Philadelphia Water Ice and others. Fam Jams 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing Columbus Boulevard at Walnut Street The “I Can’t Believe it’s FREE,” can’t-miss concert for kids of all ages is back! So make sure to come out to dance and sing along with Nickelodeon TV stars Nat and Alex Wolff and Camp Rock’s Meaghan Martin at Penn’s Landing. Festival Extras: One of the new-for-2009 features we are proudest of is our social media presence. This year we invite fans of the Welcome America! festival to follow us on both Facebook and Twitter. On Facebook, search for Welcome America and become a fan to read the latest event details and special announcements. On Twitter, our “handle” is @swa09 and when you follow us, you’ll get real-time updates about all of the festival’s exciting developments.
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