Associated Press Pennsylvania Daybook for Friday, Jul. 03.
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NEW EVENT: Friday, Jul. 03 10:30 AM Philadelphia Mayor Parker's public schedule - Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker delivers remarks at Liberty Medal Ceremony honoring Pope Leo XIV, National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street (10:30 AM EDT) and rides aboard the 'One Philly' float during the Wawa Welcome America Salute to Independence Parade, 5th and Chestnut Streets (2:00 PM EDT)
Weblinks: http://www.phila.gov/
Contacts: City of Philadelphia, press@phila.gov
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UPDATED EVENT: Friday, Jul. 03 10:45 AM Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro attends National Constitution Center Liberty Medal awards ceremony - National Constitution Center Liberty Medal awards ceremony. This year's 2026 Liberty Medal honoree is his holiness Pope Leo XIV. Attendees include Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
Location: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Weblinks: http://www.constitutioncenter.org, https://x.com/ConstitutionCtr
Contacts: National Constitution Center, pr@constitutioncenter.org, 1 215 409 6700
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NEW EVENT: Saturday, Jul. 04 8:30 AM Philadelphia Mayor Parker's public schedule - Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker attends America250 Time Capsule Burial Ceremony, Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut Street (8:30 AM EDT), hosts Wawa Welcome America Celebration of Freedom, National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street (10:00 AM EDT), participates in National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution's ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of signing of Declaration of Independence, Independence Mall, 1 N Independence Mall West (2:00 PM EDT), participates in One Philly: Unity Concert for America,, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway (5:00 PM EDT) and attends FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way (5:00 PM EDT)
Weblinks: http://www.phila.gov/
Contacts: City of Philadelphia, press@phila.gov
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Saturday, Jul. 04 10:00 AM USPS celebrates U.S.' 250th anniversary with new stamp - USPS hosts first-day-of-issue event for a new Forever stamp that pays homage to Declaration of Independence. Speakers include USPS Board of Governors Secretary Lucy Trout
Location: B Free Franklin Post Office Site of First Post Office, 316 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Weblinks: http://www.usps.com/, https://x.com/USPS, #DeclarationofIndependenceStamp
Contacts: Felicia Lott, USPS, felicia.m.lott@usps.gov, 1 703 589 7648
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Saturday, Jul. 04 Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert - Wawa Welcome America Festival continues with annual July 4th Concert. Broadcast on NBC10. Headlined by Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, The Roots, and Will Smith
Location: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
Weblinks: https://july4thphilly.com/, https://x.com/July4thPhilly, #July4thPhilly
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UPDATED EVENT: Saturday, Jul. 04 - Tuesday, Jul. 07 FIFA World Cup round of 16 begins - 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 matches: Canada vs. Morocco at Houston Stadium (12:00 PM CDT), and Paraguay vs. France at Philadelphia Stadium (5:00 PM EDT)
Weblinks: https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026, https://x.com/fifaworldcup, #FIFAWorldCup
Contacts: FIFA, media@fifa.org, +41 (0) 432 227 272
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NEW EVENT: Sunday, Jul. 05 3:30 PM Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker attends Lawncrest Community Day and Fireworks Celebration
Location: Lawncrest Recreation Center, 6000 Rising Sun Avenue, E Comly St, Philadelphia, PA
Weblinks: http://www.phila.gov/
Contacts: City of Philadelphia, press@phila.gov
