
Festivities began June 28 and continue through Sunday, but the high point is July 4. Expect an ice cream festival, a ceremonial ringing of the Liberty Bell, a parade, and a concert by John Legendfollowed by fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The celebration concludes with the Taste of Philadelphia food festival, a chance to sample the best local cuisine.
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Hi,
Cool Pic.
Posted By Akum on July 2, 2008, 12:13 PM
Mmmmmm, ice cream festival!
On the other hand, I might just stay home in sweaty DC and catch some of the Bhutanese music at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
Posted By Marilyn Terrell on July 3, 2008, 9:25 AM