Philadelphia loves the 4th of July

If you could be any where in world on 4th July weekend, where would it be? Philadelphia you say, I agree.

Unfortunately, someone had this bright idea to go to Boston that weekend, so I will miss out on some of the festivities.

However to make sure you won't miss out, betweeen June 28 to July 6th Sunoco Welcome America has a host of events going and the best part, its all free! Here are some of the highlights: fireworks shows, free concerts by John Legend and Boyz II Men, a Latin Fiesta and Grammy Award-winning Peter Nero and the Philly Pops.

Click on the link below to view schedule events.
http://www.americasbirthday.com/

Other Noteworthy

On July 4th - 6th the 10th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Super Scooper Ice-Cream Festival at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. Eat ice cream while helping children with leukemia through the Joshua Kahan Fund. More than 20 ice-cream and water ice vendors. All net proceeds benefit The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and pediatric leukemia research.
Under $5

Friday noon to 5pm; Saturday Noon to 5pm; & 6pm to 9pm, Sunday noon to 5pm
http://www.jkf.org/

On July 5th to 6th, Taste of Philadelphia

Taste the best of Philadelphia's fine dining for under $5 at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing.

Saturday 11am to 9pm; Sunday 11am to 7pm.

http://www.pennslandingcorp.com/

It's Hot!!!

Well I know it's hot out there, but there is couple things going on this weekend, well I know the weekend is almost over but its always today.

ODUNDE - African American Festival Weekend. Check out the link below for complete schedule of events. I went last year, good music and good food, but very crowded.
http://www.odundeinc.org/

Rittenhouse Square Art Festival - Celebrating 75 years of Fine Art. If you don't have time this weekend (today) there will be another one in September 19-21, 2008.
http://www.rittenhousesquarefineartshow.org/

The Roots Picnic

The Roots Picnic starring The Roots with Gnarls Barkley, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Santogold, DeerHoof, The Cool Kids, Diplo, Esperanza and many more!
*LIVE IN CONCERT*
June 07, 2008 2:00
Festival Pier
Philadelphia, PA
For more information go Live Nation for tickets.

Center City District Lunch Time Concert Series

For those who work in Center City, lunchtime just won't be the same. Every Wednesdays join your fellow city workers this summer for free concerts from Noon to 1:30pm at various locations throughout Center City.

Click on link below to view the schedule for band and location information.

http://www.centercityphila.org/life/LunchtimeConcerts.php

Center City District Sips

Once again Center City's best bars and restaurants host the summer's happiest hour every Wednesday, from June 4 through August 27, 5-7 pm.

Enjoy $4 cocktails, $3 wine, $2 beers and half-priced appetizers at the participating bars and restaurants listed below.*

All attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

Download a map of Center City District Sips Participants PDF (88 KB)*Individual bars and restaurants will determine which drinks and appetizers are on special

Cirque Du Soleil's KOOZA in Philadelphia

Cirque Du Soleil comes back to Philadelphia after a two year hiatus. Cirque De Soleil's KOOZA opened May 8, 2008 - June 15, 2008 (extended).
Under the Grand Chapiteau, on Avenue of the Arts on Broad Street between Washington north to Lehigh, between 13th and 15th Street.
Tickets range between $85-$50. For ticket information click on title (Kooza in Philadelphia).

Chris and I went this past Sunday and had a fantastic time.

KOOZA tells a story of the more tradition circus with acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. KOOZA engages the whole audience with a few surprises. Well worth the admission.

Word to the wise about parking, if you get there early you can park along the side streets to avoid the $20 parking lot across the street. However also be aware that you are parking on the side streets, be sure to lock your car and check parking signs for hours, etc.