Celebrate With Us
Philly’s 7-Day July 4th Festival
100% Virtual. 100% Free
The Wawa Welcome America 2020 festival will be entirely virtual and entirely free, encompassing multicultural and multigenerational programming, and highlighting Philadelphia’s diverse voices. With a lineup of concerts, online educational activities, behind-the-scenes experiences, cooking demonstrations, at-home crafts, virtual museum tours and more, the festival’s family-friendly programming will focus on arts, culture, education, wellness, history and performance.
So, don’t go anywhere. We’re bringing the celebration right into your home!
Todd Marcocci
Producer - Parade & Fireworks
About Welcome America, Inc.
Welcome America, Inc. is a 501c3, non-profit organization in public-private partnership with the City of Philadelphia. Welcome America, Inc.’s mission is to promote American history, education and Philadelphia. The organization seeks to enhance the resident and visitor experience through citywide events that provide an economic boost to the local economy. Moving forward, Welcome America, Inc. will produce and assist 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