Wawa Welcomes America's 234th Birthday in Philadelphia

Enjoy the images of the positive patriotic fun enjoyed by Philadelphia residents and visitors during the Independence Day weekend as a part of the 2010 Wawa Welcome America celebration. Throughout the weekend, thousands attended the Independence Day Parade in historic Philadelphia and the "Life, Liberty and You Concert" and fireworks on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Mayor Michael Nutter addresses the crowd at a "Celebration of Freedom" at Independence Hall to kick off the July 4th festivities.

Betsy Ross sews together “Old Glory” in a horse drawn carriage during the Independence Day Parade in historic Philadelphia.

Marines march with a proud display of the American flag.

Miss America Caressa Cameron attends the parade atop a float accompanied by members of the United States Armed Forces.

Historic re-enactors march in celebration of Independence Day.

Philadelphia’s famous Mummers joined the July 4th festivities.

The Goo Goo Dolls and The Roots perform in front of thousands of excited fans at Wawa Welcome America’s "Life, Liberty and You Concert" on the Parkway.

Fireworks mark the grand finale to Wawa Welcome America's celebration of America’s 234th birthday.

- Writer: Amanda Rittenhouse, Photographer: Lisa Simon