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This Weekend: Philadelphia throws a birthday party
Posted by: JD Rinne, Wednesday, Jul 2, 2008, 10:12 AM

The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
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The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia (Courtesy Greater Philadelphia Marketing Corporation)
We're guessing you might have plans for the Fourth and that they involve fireworks, hot dogs, and American flags ... not necessarily in that order. But if you find yourself near Philadelphia, join the city’s Welcome America Festival.

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 Legend—followed 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.

Thinking of photographing some of those fireworks? See our five easy steps to spectacular photos.

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Reader Comments

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

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