Philadelphia is My Home

22
Jun

America Starts Here

Author: Momish, Category: Attractions, Free Events, Philly Tourist, Something to Do

I love when people ask me, “What are your plans for the 4th of July holiday? Going away? Doing anything special?”

HELLO! People, this is Philadelphia! You know, the city where the piece of paper was signed on that day.  As in, the place that celebrates the holiday to the absolute fullest. 

Why leave and go to the shore, or anywhere else, on one of the biggest weekends in this city?  Especially when everyone else is coming here. You won’t see fireworks this good, I promise (well, Disney might put on as good a show).  And the concerts and the events that go on…  For free, I might add.  This year’s concert headliners are Philly’s own Hall and Oats.  Although, truth be told, I haven’t had the energy to deal with the crowds on the Parkway since my youth. 

Our new favorite spot to watch the fireworks is along the newly revamped river path.  But in my years I have watched them from some of the coolest places.  I use to love camping out on the bridges because the reflection off the river was really spectacular.   Anyone know of other great spots to view them? Maybe a nice place where the rest of the world has yet to catch on to?

Just in case anyone is unaware of this, let me tell you that Sunoco Welcomes America has a website that outlines all the activities and events going on, listing times for the fireworks, etc.