Philadelphia Unveils Free July 4 Concert Lineup, Tightens 3 p.m. Entry and Transit Plans
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Updated · WPVI-TV · Jul 3
Philadelphia Unveils Free July 4 Concert Lineup, Tightens 3 p.m. Entry and Transit Plans
3 articles · Updated · WPVI-TV · Jul 3
Summary
Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jill Scott, The Roots and Meek Mill are set to headline Philadelphia's free One Philly: Unity Concert for America on July 4.
3 p.m. gate openings will funnel attendees through secured entry points with magnetometers and bag checks, while the city bans unauthorized drones and deploys added police, EMS teams and water-misting stations amid heat concerns.
SEPTA will add service on two subway lines and most Regional Rail routes before and after the fireworks, with ambassadors and extra security at major stations to manage crowds from both the concert and the July 4 FIFA match.
5 a.m. road detours already affect seven bus routes near the Parkway, and broader street closures run through July 6, with additional shutdowns around the fireworks from 8 p.m. to about 1 a.m.
The general-admission event on Benjamin Franklin Parkway is first-come, first-served, underscoring the city's push to manage a large holiday crowd with transit, accessibility and safety measures.