Wawa Welcome America ended in spectacular fashion with a fireworks show over Philadelphia! Watch the entire show!
Wawa Welcome America officially ended on Tuesday with a spectacular concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway featuring rapper Ludacris and pop star Demi Lovato.
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The Celebration of Freedom kicked off the Wawa Welcome America festivities on July 4th.
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National Park Service deputy superintendent Amnesty Kochanowski is seen at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony during Wawa Welcome America on July 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is seen at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony walking with a person decked out in American flag gear.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is seen at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony during Wawa Welcome America on July 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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(L-R) Senator Vincent J. Hughes, Philadelphia Police Commissioner, Danielle M. Outlaw, Mayor of Philadelphia Jim Kenney and Letitia “Letty” Santarelli are seen at the Celebration of Freedom.
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The Wawa Foundation Hero Foundation finalists that were honored at the ceremony.
A patriotic person watching festivities.
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Miss Pennsylvania waves during the Salute to America Independence Day Parade.
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An American flag during the parade.
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Tim Furlong and Aunyea Lachelle getting ready for action.
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General atmosphere prior to Wawa Welcome America 2023 July 4th Concert at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Check out this guy’s T-shirt.
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Philly Surfers perform prior to Wawa Welcome America 2023 July 4th Concert at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Ludacris started off the Wawa Welcome America 2023 July 4th Concert at Benjamin Franklin Parkway after a weather delay.
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Ludacris thrilled the crowd.
He had fans moving.
The concertgoers were thrilled.
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Adam Blackstone was next to take the stage during Wawa Welcome America 2023 July 4th Concert.
Boyz II Men legacy group WanMor performed along with Blackstone.
You couldn't help but dance.
Demi Lovato closed out the concert.
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Demi Lovato rocked the stage.
Then it was time for fireworks.
What a blast it was.
What if I missed the livestream?
Coverage of the Wawa Welcome America concert, fireworks show and every day of the 16-day festival can be seen on NBC10 streaming platforms, including on NBCPhiladelphia.com.
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