Wawa Welcome America kicked off earlier this week and for the first time ever, virtually! The Wawa Welcome America 2020 Festival highlights Philadelphia’s diversity in arts, culture, education, wellness, history, and performance with concerts, educational activities, museum tours, and so much more! So get your phones and laptops out, because you do not want to miss out on these awesome Fourth of July celebrations that you can tune into from the comfort of your own home! Keep reading to get the low down on special events Wawa Welcome America will be hosting!
Museums of the Day
Wawa Welcome America is giving you the perfect opportunity to check out Philadelphia Museums, virtually of course! Every morning at 9 a.m., you can join in to go behind-the-scenes! Stay tuned for special tours of the African American Museum in Philadelphia, One Liberty Observation Deck, Eastern State Penitentiary, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, and so much more!
PECO Go 4th & Learn
Grab your little ones, and tune into PECO Go 4th & Learn every morning until July 4 at 10 a.m.! Each day, PECO Go 4th & Learn will be providing educational videos for your kids. Tune in to be a part of awesome activities such as getting a behind-the-scenes tour of the Wawa Test Kitchen, and traveling back in time to learn the history of Philadelphia!
Wawa Hoagie Day
Wawa’s 28th Annual Wawa Hoagie Day will be continuing the tradition of building and serving hoagies to honor local community heroes and organizations. This year, all 900 Wawa stores throughout six states will build a combined total of 45,000 hoagies to be donated in one single day! You can visit the Wawa Hoagie Day webpage here to check back for highlight videos and clips!
Music, Play, Patrol: Musical Storytelling
Your kids do not want to miss out on this! Stay tuned for interactive musical fun using items from your home. You can jam out with pots, pans, buckets, and more. There will even be a sing-along to join in on! This event will be held on July 2 at 11 a.m. and you can click here for more details!
The United States Army Field Band
Listen in as the United States Army Field Band presents “Fanfares of Freedom” for an inspirational show on July 1 at 7 p.m.! Patriotic favorites and spectacular performances will surround the night!
Independence Blue Cross #mindPHL Wellness Corner
This week, enjoy learning new ways to help you relax, connect, and boost your mental health. Each day at 8:30 a.m. you will be inspired by a Philadelphia Eagles coach to start new healthy daily routines. Discover new techniques such as meditation and yoga, learn how to better support your friends and family, and learn the best ways to enjoy the outdoors to create a positive outlook. Check back here for more details!
Philadelphia Orchestra’s “Let Freedom Ring!”
Listen in to patriotic pieces to celebrate the Fourth of July through music. Stay tuned for music by Elton John, Sousa, and more on July 2 at 7 p.m. all by the Philadelphia Orchestra!
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U.S. Army Esports Tournament
Put your gaming skills to the test with the United States Army and Nerd Street Gamers’ tournament series! From Fortnite trios, to Super Smash, and Rocket League, this tournament is filled with exciting competition. Check out the details here for times and registration information!
Celebration of Freedom Ceremony Presented by Freedom Mortgage
Celebrate and honor local heroes from your home during the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony where three awards will be presented by Freedom Mortgage. Stay tuned for an inspiring reading of the Declaration of Independence by 76ers’ Julius Erving and James van Riemsdyk of the Philly Flyers. Plus, there will be special performances and entertainment by the Philly POPS, Arato Brothers, and the soulful Sisterly Love.
Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert
Get a front row seat from your home to see some of the top award-winning singers such as Cynthia Erivo and Jason Derulo! Tune into the live event on NBC10 from the historic Met Philadelphia on the Independence Blue Cross Stage. Check out the details here!
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We hope you enjoy these awesome events in the celebration of Philadelphia and the Fourth of July! Follow Wawa Welcome America on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for more details and events happening this week!
What Wawa Welcome America events are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments below!
