There were many fun-filled events occurring during the Wawa Welcome America Festival and Day 5 was no exception, even though the weather did lead to Friday's main event being canceled.
Here were the free events from history to music that you were able to look forward to on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Kidchella (Canceled)
Note, due to rainy weather, this kid-friendly concert was canceled.
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What: Time to bring out the dancing shoes, the Kidchella music festival at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse was ready for kids of all ages to have some family fun. The music festival was to feature Emmy Award winning Alex & The Kaleidoscope and Johnny Shortcake.
For Disney fans, there would have been a performance of the song “Let It Go” by a cast member from "Frozen."
The main concert of the festival was set to start at 5:30 p.m.
When: The fun was set to begin at 4 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. on June 23.
Where: Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Free admission to historic house
What: People got a chance to walk through the Stenton, one of the most authentic historic houses in Philadelphia, to learn more about what early Pennsylvania was like.
When: People visited the Stenton between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on June 23 for free admission
Where: 601 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Free admission to Weitzman National of American Jewish History
What: People celebrated and learned about the history of Jewish Americans in the Weitzman National of American Jewish History.
When: People enjoyed free admission on June 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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