On July 4th, 1776, the nation was born here in Philadelphia, and we threw a giant party. In the nearly 250 years since, Philly has continued to be a top locale to enjoy July events, for Independence Day or all month long.
Kick off July with the new Red White & Blue To-Do festival in the Historic District, then roll right into the waning days of Wawa Welcome America, which culminates on the Fourth of July with the country’s largest Independence Day Parade, the Welcome America Concert and dazzling fireworks display over the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Summer festival season is in full swing come July. Explore fun celebrations like the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival and Blobfest, tasty happenings at the Ice Cream Festival on Filbert and Philadelphia Zoo Summer Ale Fest, and multicultural events including Chinatown Summer Festival and Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival.
And July is the perfect month to hit up Philly summer spaces like Spruce Street Harbor Park, plus the Parks on Tap roving beer garden. Foodies will enjoy University City Dining Days and happy hour happenings during Center City SIPS.
Check out our guide to the biggest events and most awesome things to do in Greater Philadelphia in July 2024.
Note: This article is arranged chronologically by section.
