Live updates: ‘One Philly: Unity Concert for America’
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Key Points:
- The "One Philly: Unity Concert for America" will be held on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on July 4th, featuring performances by Christina Aguilera, Meek Mill, Jill Scott, Will Smith, and others.
- Gates were scheduled to open at 3 p.m. but opened around 4 p.m., with the free concert starting at 5 p.m. ET and broadcast live on NBC10.
- The event is hosted by Wanda Sykes and includes appearances by Gillie Da King, Wallo 267, and a lineup of various artists including the Roots, Kathy Sledge, and Jordan Davis.
- A fireworks display is planned to follow the concert at 11:30 p.m. over the parkway, with the city confirming the event will proceed rain or shine.
- The concert experienced a delay around 8:40 p.m. due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Philadelphia, which was in effect until 9:30 p.m.
