For America’s historic birthday, Philadelphia is gearing up for some historic celebrations.<\/p>\n
Now through July 4, the Wawa Welcome America Festival will host concerts, block parties, fireworks, parades and more throughout the city.<\/p>\n
A number of road closures will go into effect for many of these events. Here’s what to know about closures and traffic impacts around Philadelphia.<\/p>\n
Wednesday, June 24<\/p>\n
5 Points Night Market<\/a><\/p>\n Road closure: Rising Sun Avenue between Cottman Avenue and St. Vincent StreetHours: 10 a.m. until 11 p.m.Thursday, June 25<\/p>\n Building the concert stage at Independence National Historic Park<\/p>\n Lane closure: Northbound lanes on Market Street between 5th and 6th streetsHours: 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.Saturday, June 27<\/p>\n Concilio’s Hispanic Fiesta<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Road closures:<\/p>\n Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 16th and 17th streets: 6 a.m. until midnightArch Street between 15th and 16th streets: 6 a.m. until midnight 16th Street between JFK Boulevard and Arch Street: 6 a.m. until midnightSunday, June 28<\/p>\n Gospel on Independence<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Road closures:<\/p>\n Market Street between 5th and 6th streets from 6-9 p.m.Northbound lane on Market Street between 5th and 6th from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.North sidewalk on Market Street between 5th and 6th from 6-9 p.m.Wednesday, July 1<\/p>\n Wawa Hoagie Day and US Air Force Heritage Band<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Road closures 5 a.m. until 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Arch Street between 4th Street and 6th Street\u00a05th Street between Market Street and Race Street\u00a06th Street between Market Street and Race Street\u00a0<\/p>\n Additional closures:<\/p>\n Northbound lane on Market Street between 5th and 6th streets from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.\u00a0Market Street between 5th and 6th from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.\u00a0North sidewalk on Market Street between 5th and 6th from 1-4 p.m.\u00a0Thursday, July 2<\/p>\n Red, White, and Blue To Do\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Road closures:<\/p>\n Arch Street between 4th and 6th streets from 5 a.m. until 11 p.m.\u00a0Chestnut Street between 2nd and 5th streets from 11 a.m. until the conclusion of the parade\u00a0Walnut Street between 2nd and 4th streets from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.\u00a05th Street between Race Street and Chestnut Street from 12 p.m. on July 2 through 5 p.m. on July 3<\/p>\n Rolling parade closures<\/p>\n Market Street at 5th Street from 11 a.m. until the parade passes\u00a0Chestnut Street at 5th Street from 11:15 a.m. until the parade passes<\/p>\n All American Block Party<\/a><\/p>\n Road closures 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.<\/p>\n 3rd Street between Chestnut Street and Walnut Street\u00a0Dock Street between 3rd Street and Walnut Street\u00a0Walnut Street between 2nd Street and 3rd Street\u00a0<\/p>\n Salute to Service: United States Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Road closures 3-9 p.m.<\/p>\n Market Street between 5th and 6th streets6th Street between Arch and Market streets<\/p>\n Lane closures and other traffic impacts<\/p>\n Northbound lane on Market Street between 5th and 6th streets closed from 9-11 a.m.\u00a0North sidewalk on Market Street between 5th and 6th streets closed from 3-9 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Friday, July 3<\/p>\n Salute to Independence Parade<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Parade Formation Area Closures: 4 a.m. until 1 p.m.:<\/p>\n 3rd Street between Spruce Street and Arch Street\u00a04th Street between Spruce Street and Arch Street\u00a05th Street between Spruce Street and Arch Street\u00a0<\/p>\n Parade Route Closures: 11:30 a.m. until conclusion of parade:<\/p>\n E. Market from 6th Street to 17th Street\u00a07th Street between Arch Street and Walnut Street\u00a08th Street between Arch Street and Walnut Street\u00a09th Street between Arch Street and Walnut Street\u00a010th Street between Arch Street and Walnut Street\u00a011th Street between Arch Street and Walnut Street\u00a012th Street between Arch Street and Walnut Street \u00a013th Street between Arch Street and Walnut Street\u00a0John F. Kennedy Boulevard between Juniper Street and 17th Street\u00a0N. Broad Street between John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Arch Street\u00a015th Street between Cherry Street to Chestnut Street\u00a0Benjamin Franklin Parkway between Arch Street and 20th Street\u00a016th Street between Cherry Street and Chestnut Street\u00a017th Street between Race Street and Arch Street\u00a018th Street between Vine Street and Cherry Street\u00a019th Street between Vine Street and Cherry Street\u00a020th Street between Vine Street and Race Street\u00a0Chestnut Street between 11th Street and 16th Street\u00a0<\/p>\n