Philadelphia celebrated World Refugee Day on Day 2 of Wawa Welcome America. NBC10’s Karen Hua has the highlights.
The Wawa Welcome America festival celebrated Day 2 with dance, art and much more with the focus on refugees.
Of course, it wouldn't be Wawa Welcome America without Free Museum Days which featured the Wagner Institute of Science and The Print Center on Tuesday.
A Celebration of World Refugee Day
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Partnering with Welcome.US -- "a national initiative built to inspire, mobilize, and empower Americans from all corners of the country to welcome and support people seeking refuge in the United States and help them thrive" -- this "Our America Now" event featured art, dance and much more.
- Attendees learned popular dances from different parts of the world.
- Attendees enjoyed a live art installation by Yuliya Semenova.
- 'I am Philadelphia' contest winners showcased and performed their work.
How about this for a treat? Rita's Italian Ice was there to give out samples of their cherry lemonade water ice.
Wawa Welcome America
16 days of free events celebrating Freedom and Liberty | June 19 – July 4, 2024
What: Our America Now: A Celebration of World Refugee Day
When: June 20, noon to 8 p.m.
Where: LOVE Park, 15th Street & JFK Boulevard Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Free Admission to Wagner Free Institute of Science
What: Wagner Free Institute of Science gave visitors a chance to check out its collections of "rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy animals, mounted skeletons, and more."
When: Visitors enjoyed free admission to the museum from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 20. There was a guided tour at 4 p.m.
Where: 1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Free Admission to The Print Center
What: The Print Center "encourages the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs."
When: Visitors enjoyed free admission to the museum from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 20
Where: 1614 Latimer Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
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