Philly's 4th of July Road Closings and Events

Philadelphia, PA -  Welcome America, Inc. and Mayor Jim Kenney are hosting 50 free events that will create the 2018 Wawa Welcome America seven-day festival taking place Thursday, June 28 through Wednesday, July 4.

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Philadelphia, PA - Philly bars and taverns across the city are celebrating the 2018 FIFA World Cup by showing the games all throughout the tournament, hosting watch parties, and offering food and drink specials. List below are just a few places to catch the big matches.

Philadelphia Arts Guide – Art Scene

Immediately after your visit to The Rocky Steps, step inside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and wonder around the more than 200 exhibitions including over 227,000 items from all-around the globe. With classical paintings to street artwork, Philadelphia is a mecca for anybody who is in love with art and the artists.

Just after the art gallery, take a 10-minute walk around Museum Mile to check out The Barnes Foundation, home to one of the greatest and most extensive private art collections of early and post-impressionist paintings in the world. Observe work of arts by renowned painters such as Picasso, Matisse, Renoir and numerous others.

Art in Philly is not restricted to museums. With more than 3,800 murals spread out all around the city. Street artistry is legitimately promoted via the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. Any person who wishes to discover a lot more about the history of the mural art should find a tour guide to explore the city more.