Wawa Welcome America

Naomi Connelly of Dover, New Hampshire – a Sergeant First Class who paved the way for women to hold post in the artillery field in the Army National Guard – won the 2024 Celebrate Freedom Award presented by Freedom Mortgage at the Wawa Welcome America event at Independence Hall.

With Philly flair and star power on full display, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was rocking on Thursday for Wawa Welcome America’s concert on the Fourth of July. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has the full recap.

Thousands gathered on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to see Kesha, Ne-Yo and the fireworks show on the Fourth of July. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has more from Wawa Welcome America.

After NE-YO and Kesha lit up the Wawa Welcome America stage, fireworks lit up the night sky over Philly on July 4th! Watch the spectacular show! 

Philadelphia honored our nation on the Fourth of July with the Celebration of Freedom that was presented by NBC10 and Wawa Welcome America.

R&B hitmaker NE-YO, popstar Kesha and Philly musician Adam Blackstone are set to perform on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the Wawa Welcome America July 4th concert. NBC10’s Tim Furlong, Lauren Mayk and Claudia Vargas covered all of the fun as crowds gathered ahead of the big show while NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Michelle Rotella had the latest July...

Security is working to keep everyone safe for the concert featuring Ne-Yo and Kesha Thursday night. NBC10’s Tim Furlong and Claudia Vargas report from the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker kicked off the festivities at Independence Mall during Wawa Welcome America’s Celebration of Freedom. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle has more.

Popstar Kesha, R&B hitmaker NE-YO, Philly musician Adam Blackstone and special guests rocked the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philly during the July 4th Wawa Welcome America concert!

Lauren Mayk has the calm before the party on Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway Thursday ahead of the Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks featuring Kesha and NE-Y0.

NBC10’s Claudia Vargas is at the entrance to the Wawa Welcome America festival Thursday giving you a preview of the items that will and won’t be allowed on festival grounds during the July 4th concert and fireworks.

NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle is along Market Street in Philadelphia as people decked out in red, white and blue enjoy performers march in Philadelphia’s July 4th parade.

NBC10’s Breanna Weick reports on final preps for the 2024 Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks. NE-YO chatted about his excitement to take the stage.

It’s almost time! The city is making its final preparations for the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Philly concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway featuring Kesha and NE-YO! NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the preview. 

Ahead of the big July 4th concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, take a look back at the highlights of the 16-day Wawa Welcome America festivities throughout Philadelphia with NBC10’s half-hour special “America’s Birthday Bash,” hosted by Tracy Davidson and Johnny Archer. 

Security measures are now in place for the Wawa Welcome America July 4th concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas explains. 

Grammy-winner LeAnn Rimes is set to join the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus to present “America the Beautiful” at Independence National Historical Park as part of Wawa Welcome America Festival. NBC10’s Leah Uko has all the details.

From the pageantry to the road closures, here’s your guide to the July 4, 2024, Wawa Welcome America Celebration of Freedom Ceremony and Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia.

Wawa Welcome America is in full swing and a big part of the festivities is the Freedom Mortgage Celebrate Freedom Award. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle sits down with Freedom Mortgage Senior Vice President of Public Relations Shari Senior to discuss why the contest is so important. 

One day to go until we celebrate America’s birthday! From the big Wawa Welcome America party on the parkway to the concert and fireworks there are plenty of events happening today and tomorrow. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle is joined by the President and CEO of Welcome America Michael DelBene to give you a preview.