July 3, 2009
Weekend Picks: July 4th Edition!
The Fireworks seen from Martin Luther King Drive; Photo by R. Kennedy
FRIDAY
Sunoco Welcome America!
The festival kicks off today, and James has a complete listing of all the happenings going on around the city, here. Give it a read.
First Friday @ The Chemical Heritage Foundation
315 Chestnut St
Alex covered it here. Stop by, see some scientific art, make some batteries, have fun! Free!
Feel the Freedom Festival @ The NCC
National Constitution Center
James wrote about it here. Head over to the ol’ NCC for a three day celebration.
DJ Sammy Slice
L’Etage, 624 S 6th St
Philly’s own DJ Sammy Slice spins for free from 7 to 8PM over at L’Etage.
All You Can Eat Ice Cream @ Penn’s Landing
Penn’s Landing!
The title really says it all. All you can eat ice cream for $5. Nom nom nom.
SATURDAY
Morris Arboretum Tree Adventure Opening
100 Northwestern Avenue
The Morris Arboretum opens up a new permanent exhibit today! Go check it out.
Bell Tapping Ceremony
Liberty Bell Center – 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Albert got all amped up about it here. Swing by and watch the descendants of those who signed the Declaration of Independence ceremonially tap the bell.
July 4th Dinner Deal @ Chima
20th and JFK
Need a place to eat? Chima Steakhouse has a wonderful deal going on for the 4th. James wrote about it here, and chances are, you can catch him eating there on Saturday. Say hi.
Independence Day Parade
Historic Philadelphia
11AM – Noon With marching bands, re-enactments, floats, drum and bugle corps, and Philly’s Lauren Hart, this parade has a little bit of everything. Head on down to Historic Philadelphia to catch it.
Party on the Parkway
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Noon to 6PM
A monster of a party hits the B’Frank Parkway on Saturday, with a festival that lasts an entire day. Music (Sheryl Crow, yes!), food, games, and more for everyone in the family.
SUNDAY
Third Annual Philly Phyzz Festival
321 S 4th Street
Come celebrate the invention of America’s first soda at the landmark Physick House in Historic Philadelphia. Festival runs from 1PM to 5PM.
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