Philadelphia's July 4Th Concert Returns After Weather Delay
WHO:
6abc Philadelphia - Performers at the concert include Christina Aguilera, Meek Mill, Jill Scott, The Roots, Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kathy Sledge, State Property, Freeway, Beanie Sigel, Young Gunz, Peedi Crakk, Jordan Davis, Seal, and Infinity Song.
NBC10 Philadelphia - The concert is hosted by Wanda Sykes and includes appearances by Gillie Da King and Wallo 267.
WHAT:
6abc Philadelphia - The concert resumed just after midnight after the severe weather delay.
NBC10 Philadelphia - The concert was initially underway for several hours before the severe weather caused an evacuation.
NBC10 Philadelphia - Before the concert was delayed, Infinity Song, Seal, Jordan Davis, and Jill Scott all performed.
6abc Philadelphia - The concert resumed just after midnight after the severe weather delay.
NBC10 Philadelphia - The concert was initially underway for several hours before the severe weather caused an evacuation.
6abc Philadelphia - The Fourth of July celebration resumed after severe storms delayed festivities for several hours.
NBC10 Philadelphia - The concert was delayed around 8:40 p.m. due to approaching severe storms, leading to the evacuation of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
NBC10 Philadelphia - The concert began at 5 p.m. ET, with gates opening around 4 p.m. instead of the scheduled 3 p.m.
WHERE:
6abc Philadelphia - The event took place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.
WHEN:
NBC10 Philadelphia - Fireworks are scheduled to follow the concert after it concludes.
NBC10 Philadelphia - Fireworks are scheduled to follow the concert after it concludes.
NBC10 Philadelphia - Fireworks are scheduled to follow the concert.
WHY:
NBC10 Philadelphia - The concert was delayed due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for the Philadelphia region.
HOW:
6abc Philadelphia - Officials are encouraging residents and visitors to sign up for event updates by texting AMERICA to 888-777.
6abc Philadelphia - Officials encouraged residents and visitors to sign up for event updates by texting AMERICA to 888-777.
(UPDATED July 5, 2026 13:18 UTC)
The concert resumed just after midnight following a severe weather delay that had caused an evacuation earlier in the evening. Before the interruption, fans enjoyed performances from Infinity Song, Seal, Jordan Davis, and Jill Scott. Fireworks are set to light up the sky after the concert wraps up.
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(UPDATED July 5, 2026 07:55 UTC)
The concert in Philadelphia resumed just after midnight following a severe weather delay that had caused an evacuation earlier in the evening. Fireworks are set to follow the concert once it concludes, adding to the excitement of the night. Officials are encouraging everyone to stay informed about the event by signing up for updates by texting AMERICA to 888-777.
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(UPDATED July 5, 2026 06:19 UTC)
The Fourth of July celebration in Philadelphia resumed after severe storms delayed festivities, with a concert featuring artists like Christina Aguilera, Meek Mill, and Jill Scott taking place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Hosted by Wanda Sykes, the concert began at 5 p.m. ET, following an evacuation around 8:40 p.m. due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, and fireworks are set to follow the concert.