Philadelphia is pulling out all the stops for July 2, 2026! The Red, White, & Blue To-Do will take place throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District from 7 am through the evening, and the full schedule has officially been announced.

The day kicks off at 7 am with the creation of a giant Living Liberty Bell, gathering 250 people to form an outline of the famous bell on Independence Mall. At 9 am, bells ring, museums and historic sites open, and the official flag is raised at the Betsy Ross House. Decoration Stations will be set up at participating attractions so families can deck themselves out in festive gear all day long.

At 11 am, the Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp and Parade steps off from the National Constitution Center, featuring 13 whimsical red wagon floats, drill teams, cultural dance troupes, and youth performers from around the world. The parade travels past the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall before ending at Walnut Street.

From 12 to 2 pm, the All-American Block Party on 3rd Street features music, games, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and more, produced in partnership with Wawa Welcome America. Philadelphia artists then take the stage for the Red, White, & Blue Music Series (2 to 5 pm) at ten locations throughout the Historic District.

At 5 pm, the Red, White, & Rose Picnic begins on Independence Mall with picnic seating, food trucks, and a chance to check out the elaborate parade floats up close. The evening wraps up with Wawa Welcome America’s Salute to Service (7 to 9 pm) on Independence Mall, featuring The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus alongside superstar Queen Latifah.

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