A Local Guide to 4th of July

Published On: June 28th, 2022

Time to celebrate the long weekend in Philly. This weekend is packed with activities. So I created a suggest ‘itinerary’ of things to check out every day.

#PhillyNomad

Saturday, July 2nd

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📸: @nationallibertymuseum

Explore the National Liberty Museum…for free

From 10AM to 5PM enjoy free entry at the National Liberty Museum. Learn about freedom, global heroes, & modern glass sculptures. Click here to pre-register for timed tickets to avoid waiting in line!

Reserve Tickets

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📸: @delawareriverfront

Fireworks on the Delaware

Watch an amazing firework show on Friday and/or Saturday night on the Delaware WaterFront. Not to mention that Philly’s new Liberty Point (largest bar) could be a great viewing location while sipping on a beverage and snack. Both shows start at 9PM.

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📸: @thenationaloldcity

Sip a beverage next to the Liberty Bell

Visit Philly is hosting Terrace on Tap; a pop up ‘beer garden’ offering light snacks and beverages on the 2nd floor terrace of the independent visitor center. Reservations are encouraged.

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📸: @chineselanternfestival

Stroll through the Chinese Lantern Festival

If fireworks aren’t your thing, the Chinese Lantern Festival should be on your radar.

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📸: @chineselanternfestival

Shop the Makers Market at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Shop from Philly’s best local makers while enjoying the views and ambiance of Spruce Street Harbor Park from 12pm to 5pm.

Sunday, July 3rd

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📸: @barnesfoundation

Check out Picasso at the Barnes

From 10AM to 5PM enjoy free museum entry at the Barnes Foundation. Enjoy the masterpieces from Renoir, Picasso, Van Gogh and more. Advanced registration is highly recommended. Click here to register!

Reserve Free Tickets

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📸: @philamuseum

Pay what you wish at the Art Museum

Pay whatever you heart desires to explore one of nation’s largest Art Museums. This Sunday’s also features family friendly events including art-making workshop and a hip-hop dance performance. Click here to reserve your tickets!

Reserve Free Tickets

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📸: @libertypoint

Check out Philly’s Largest Outdoor Bar

This is the perfect weekend to check out Philadelphia’s largest outdoor restaurant showcasing unobstructed, panoramic waterfront views. With a capacity of 1,400 people, Liberty point offers three levels of food, drinks and live entertainment, with a spectacular backdrop.

Find it on Maps

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📸: @aqimero

Enjoy Aqimero’s Rose Garden

Aqimero, the wood-burning Latin grill by Chef Richard Sandoval, is proud to present the Rosé Garden. The Rosé Garden pop-up event is an escapist and multi-sensory experience, transportive to the seaside of Mexico’s Baja Coast.

Make a Reservation

Monday, July 4th

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📸: @visitphilly

Free Concert + Wawa Spectacular Firework Show

Free concert on the parkway. Topped off with one of the best fire work shows in the country. Whether your a local or visitor, this is always worth checking out. This year’s fireworks kick off at 9:45pm on the Parkway.

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📸: @auggykim

Explore the Parkway!

The Benjamin Parkway is filled with activities including a FERRIS WHEEL!