Part of Wawa Welcome America, the Avenue of the Arts comes to life with entertainment, art, food, and more.
Head inside the Kimmel Center for high-powered entertainment, performances and exclusive experiences, including an instrument petting zoo, and a Funny Girl themed guided paint experience!
Free Performance Lineup
Marian Anderson Hall
12:00 pm: Philadelphia Orchestra Patriotic Concert (Reserve your free ticket and Learn more below.)
Commonwealth Plaza Stage
2:30 pm: Broadway performances from Les Misérables and The Wiz plus an interview with The Grinch from Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
3:00 pm: Jam out with one of Philly’s hottest bands, Omar’s Hat
3:45 pm: Experience soul line dancing with DJ Chris Blues + W.D.O.H Parkside Experience
4:30 pm: Encore Broadway performances from Les Misérables and The Wiz
4:45 pm: Omar’s Hat hits the stage for a second set!
5:30 pm: Sing out with Hamiltunes, the official Hamilton sing-along
Come prepared with Hamiltunes song list and lyrics
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Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra at 12:00 PM (sold out)
Join The Philadelphia Orchestra as we pay homage to America’s independence with a FREE concert and celebration!
Program Notes
Jeff Tyzik Conductor
Hank Flynn Narrator
Williams Liberty Fanfare
Sousa “Liberty Bell” March
Various The Great Westerns Suite
Copland “Hoe Down,” from Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
Williams “With Malice toward None,” from Lincoln
Alford “Colonel Bogey” March
Tyzik Lift Off—world premiere
Bagley “National Emblem” March
Various Fantasy on American Themes
Williams “The Patriot,” from The Patriot
Beckel, Jr. Gardens of Stone
Various Armed Forces Song Medley
Sousa “The Stars and Stripes Forever” March
Important: This is a free, general admission concert. Tickets are required for entry into Marian Anderson Hall. Ticket holders will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis beginning approximately 45 minutes prior to the start of the performance. Entry to the concert is not guaranteed. Please plan to arrive early, as you may need to wait in line. A standby line will let additional people into the concert if seats are still available at earliest convenience. Tickets are required for the Philadelphia Orchestra concert only. You do not need a ticket to enjoy performances in the Plaza.
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