Philadelphia will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the vote for independence with "pomp and parade" on July 2, 2026.

Philadelphia’s Historic District will mark the 250th anniversary of the Continental Congress’ vote for independence with a ...

Philly Tech Week 2026 starts Monday, May 4, and for the third year in a row, 1Philadelphia is organizing the annual celebration of the local innovation community. In addition to all the events being ...

Philadelphia will host 250 block parties this summer to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The city plans to include every neighborhood, not just tourist spots, in the festivities. Residents must ...

Mayor Cherelle Parker shared new details about an effort to bring America celebrations to Philadelphia's commercial corridors ...

Philadelphia celebrated the Navy’s 250th birthday with a city parade and a “Victory at Sea” concert, continuing a week of events honoring the Navy and Marine Corps. The Navy’s official birthday is ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- 2026 will be a big year for Philadelphia, with a host of big events, including America's 250th birthday celebration. On Wednesday, city leaders unveiled a plan to make sure the ...

As Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, preps for the country's 250th anniversary in 2026, officials revealed more plans to spread that celebration to neighborhoods across the city.

Six of the year’s “firsts” — the First Medical School, First Stadium, First Hospital, First University, First Peoples, and First Computer — will take place on Penn’s campus.