Philly’s Juneteenth and July 4th Festival
Wawa Welcome America returns with 16 days of safe, responsible, in-person programming. History, education, art, culture, entertainment, and more!
Michael DelBene
President & CEO
Todd Marcocci
Producer - Parade & Fireworks
About Welcome America, Inc.
Welcome America, Inc. is a 501c3, non-profit organization in a public-private partnership with the City of Philadelphia which seeks to enhance the resident and visitor experience through citywide events that provide an economic boost to the local economy. Welcome America, Inc. also produces and assists in the growth of select city events year-round that can increase awareness of Philadelphia as an event destination.
Board Members
Honorable James Kenney
Mayor of Philadelphia
Honorable Judge Dan Anders
Court of Common Pleas
Michael Barnes
Business Agent, IATSE
City Councilwoman Cindy Bass
City of Philadelphia
James Cuorato
President & CEO, Independence Visitor Center
Michael DelBene
President & CEO, Welcome America, Inc.
Jeff Guaracino
President & CEO, Visit Philadelphia
Obra S. Kernodle IV
Commissioner, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Jennifer Rodriguez
CEO, Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Leigh Whitaker
Director of City Relations, University of Pennsylvania
Dalila Wilson-Scott
Senior Vice President, Community Impact / President, Comcast Foundation
Lori Bruce
Public Relations Manager, Wawa