Philadelphia will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the vote for independence with "pomp and parade" on July 2, 2026.

Philadelphia’s Historic District will mark the 250th anniversary of the Continental Congress’ vote for independence with a ...

Philadelphia will host 250 block parties this summer to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The city plans to include every neighborhood, not just tourist spots, in the festivities. Residents must ...

If there were ever a year for Philadelphia to go all out for the Fourth of July, 2026 is it. As the birthplace of American independence gears up for the nation’s 250th birthday, the city’s annual Wawa ...

Philadelphia celebrated the Navy’s 250th birthday with a city parade and a “Victory at Sea” concert, continuing a week of events honoring the Navy and Marine Corps. The Navy’s official birthday is ...

Major League Baseball and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday announced the 2026 All-Star Week schedule of fan events taking ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- 2026 will be a big year for Philadelphia, with a host of big events, including America's 250th birthday celebration. On Wednesday, city leaders unveiled a plan to make sure the ...

Six of the year’s “firsts” — the First Medical School, First Stadium, First Hospital, First University, First Peoples, and ...

Get ready! In 2026, the City of Brotherly Love is going all out. From massive sporting events and must-see concerts to grand openings and citywide celebrations, there’s something happening all year ...