4th Of July In Philadelphia

There is no better place to be on Independence Day than Philadelphia – the birthplace of our nation.  The Benjamin Franklin Parkway hosts the “Largest Free Concert” in the country on July 4th with great food, fun and entertainment all day long. It all leads up to the incredible Fourth of July Jam and Grand Finale Fireworks in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

If you haven’t yet decided what you’ll be doing to celebrate the 4^th of July, we at Philadelphia Limo Services have the details on all of the excitement and celebrations happening in our back yard. Check them out:

Independence Day Parade
Date: July 4^th 11am
Location: Philadelphia’s historic square mile
The Independence Day Parade is bigger and better than ever in 2014 with more than 5,000 participants from a dozen states. The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. and features marching musical groups, floats, military branches and special guests marching through the nation’s most historic square mile.

The Party on the Parkway
Date: July 4^th  12:00pm – 7pm
Location: Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 18th & 23rd Streets

The party on the parkway is the perfect way to start your day before the Fourth of July Jam Concert and Grand Finale Fireworks. From noon to 7p.m. the Parkway will be packed with blocks of delicious food, live entertainment, interactive fun and much more. The party on the parkway is also a great way to stake out your spot early for the firework finale at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Philly 4th of July Jam and Grand Finale Fireworks
Date: July 4, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m
Location: Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 18th & 23rd Streets

Celebrate America’s birthday with the “Largest Free Concert in America.” The event will be hosted by Philadelphia native and comedian Kevin Hart. Musical acts include Philadelphia favorites The Roots, Ed Sheeran, Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Hudson, Aloe Blacc, Ariana Grande and Vicci Martinez. Following the concert, the evening will conclude with an outstanding display of fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art – a sight you have to see to believe.

If standing on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway isn’t your cup of tea, there are plenty of other locations to witness the fireworks spectacular from the parkway. Here are some of our favorite places to watch the fireworks:

•       Best Western Center City (501 N 22nd St.) – The Best Western is located right on the parkway and is the closest hotel to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and affords prime views of the events if you know anyone staying there and can watch from inside (or outdoor pool deck, anyone?) or just want to situate yourself close to the action.

•       Kelly Drive – There are many places along the river with great views of the display, including Boathouse Row and the open field at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Sedgley Drive.

•       Bistro St. Tropez (2400 Market St) – Thanks to the restaurant’s huge picture window overlooking the Art Museum, you’ll have an unblocked view of the fireworks. Enjoy dinner, an appetizer or just a cocktail at the bar. Chef Rames’ a la carte menu will be offered beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tip: call (215) 569-9269 now to receive the best seating.

•       Martin Luther King Drive – This is another great place, right across the the Schuylkill River from gorgeously lit Boathouse Row. Anyone driving in from the suburbs will find it convenient to settle in along here for the evening.

•       Embassy Suites Philadelphia – Located seven blocks from the Philadelphia Museum of Art straight down the Parkway, the Embassy Suites hotel offers a fantastic view of the fireworks

SugarHouse Casino Fireworks Show
Date: July 5^th  Fireworks begins approx. 9pm
Location:  Sugar House Casino

Don’t stop the party after the 4^th of July! SugarHouse Casino has their celebratory fireworks and concert on Friday, July 5^th beginning at 9pm. The casino’s walkway on the Delaware River is a great place to enjoy the fireworks show and enjoy all that the casino has to offer.

If you’re going to be in Philadelphia for this holiday, and private, door to door transportation would make your weekend even better, click the button below to get a free rate quote.

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