Weekly Events: Independence Day festivities, Tyler, the Creator's performance, River Roads Music Festival, and various other activities highlighted in this week's 'Things To Do' roundup.
**Fourth of July Weekend in Delaware, New Jersey, and Philadelphia Offers a Vibrant Mix of Celebrations**
This Fourth of July weekend, the cities of Philadelphia, Delaware, and New Jersey are set to host a variety of special events, offering a rich mix of patriotic celebrations, cultural experiences, live music, and food & drink offerings.
**Philadelphia**
The city's celebrations kick off with *Pops on Independence* featuring Ben Folds on July 3, followed by the *Wawa Welcome America* festivities on July 4, which includes performances by Jazmine Sullivan and LL Cool J, capped off with fireworks. Cultural events include themed activities at Fort Mifflin, the Betsy Ross House, and Washington Crossing Historic Park on the Fourth, plus a free new play reading series starting with PlayPenn 2025 on July 5.
Food and drink festivities feature BBQ fare, local wines, food trucks, and vibrant live music, including a family-friendly Independence Day Dinner Cruise along the Delaware River with views of the city’s landmarks by night. Additional attractions include the annual Freedom Fest at Pleasant Hill Park and offerings at the Weitzman and Barnes museums with family days and art exhibitions.
**New Jersey**
Camden hosts the *Freedom Festival* on July 4, headlined by The Spinners, alongside a scenic *Parks on Tap* riverside hangout running throughout the weekend. The *Signature Philadelphia Dinner Cruise* on the Delaware River runs with excellent views and dining, appealing to New Jersey residents close to the river.
**Delaware**
In Lewes, festivities include old-fashioned children’s games, the Independence Day Lewes Boat Parade, the Doo-Dah Parade, and the *Go Fourth Lewes* fireworks display on July 4. Bethany Beach hosts its 41st Annual Independence Day Parade with an awards ceremony and live music from Rick K, capped by fireworks at 9 p.m. Dewey Beach features fireworks launched from a barge visible from many bayside establishments on the evening of July 4.
Delaware also offers a Neil Diamond tribute concert on July 5, and a Prince tribute at City Winery on July 6, catering to music lovers.
**Additional Music Highlights**
Gary Clark Jr. performs at Parx Casino on July 3, Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia World Tour at the Wells Fargo Center on July 5-6, and the debut of King of Prussia’s River Roads Music Festival with acts like Dar Williams and the Indigo Girls on July 5.
**Other Notable Events**
The KidsFamily Fest: Flower Power takes place at Philadelphia Museum of Art on Sunday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is pay as you wish. The River Roads Music Festival takes place at Heuser Park in King of Prussia, Pa., on Saturday, July 5, at 1:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $51.24 and up.
South Street Night Market is on South Street between Third and Eighth, every other block on Thursday, July 3, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and is free, pay as you go. A tribute to Prince is at City Winery on Sunday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m., with ticket prices ranging from $25 to $40. Johnie Jupiter's Prince tribute is a special tribute to Time frontman Morris Day and to the 40th anniversary of "1999" and "Kiss."
These events promise a vibrant and exciting Fourth of July weekend, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
This Fourth of July weekend in Philadelphia, expects a variety of celebrations offering cultural experiences, live music, food and drink, and vibrant entertainment, with events like Pops on Independence, Wawa Welcome America, and a family-friendly Independence Day Dinner Cruise.
In Delaware, enjoy music tributes, parades, and fireworks in Lewes and Dewey Beach, as well as additional music performances by Neil Diamond and Prince imitators for music lovers.
