Christina Aguilera, Will Smith Headline 5 p.m. Philly July 4 Unity Concert
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Updated · NBC Philadelphia · Jul 4
Christina Aguilera, Will Smith Headline 5 p.m. Philly July 4 Unity Concert
3 articles · Updated · NBC Philadelphia · Jul 4
Summary
Philadelphia’s free “One Philly: Unity Concert for America” began at 5 p.m. ET on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, with Christina Aguilera, Meek Mill, Jill Scott and the Roots leading the July 4 lineup.
Gates, scheduled to open at 3 p.m., did not open until about 4 p.m., but the city said Friday the rain-or-shine event would proceed as planned.
Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff appeared as special guests with the Roots, while Wanda Sykes hosted and local figures including Gillie Da King and Wallo 267 were also set to appear.
An 11:30 p.m. fireworks display over the parkway is scheduled to follow the concert, extending Philadelphia’s Independence Day celebration late into the night.