Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, The Roots and Jill Scott are among the performers slated to hit the stage at One Philly: Unity Concert for America in Philadelphia to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary on July 4.
The six-hour show is free of charge and open to the public. It’s all going down at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philly, with Wanda Sykes serving as the concert’s host.
“Our Fourth of July concert is a historic homecoming for many of our City’s brightest stars,” said Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker in a statement. “By uniting the vision of our mayor’s office and so many other city leaders, the global broadcast and production of Scott Mirkin, and the unmatched musical legacy of The Roots and Live Nation Urban, the One Philly Unity Concert for America will celebrate the soul of Philadelphia and the spirit of our nation on a truly global scale. There is no place to be other than Philly on July 4!”
The rest of the lineup is rounded out by DJ Jazzy Jeff, Seal, State Property, Kathy Sledge and Infinity Song, with special guests who are expected to make cameos throughout the evening. Executive producers of the show include Questlove, Scott Mirkin and Shawn Gee.
“Over the years, we’ve had the opportunity to produce some of the biggest live events in the world, and every experience has prepared us for a moment like this,” said Scott Mirkin. “To help create a celebration for America’s 250th anniversary — in Philly, where the country’s story began — is an incredible honor. Our goal is to deliver a production experience that feels both global in scale and deeply rooted in the spirit of Philly. From the live broadcast to the performances on the Parkway, we’re building something that we hope audiences in the city and around the world will never forget.”
Gates open at 3 p.m. ET and the show is slated to kick off around 5 p.m. ET. There will also be a firework presentation lighting up the Philly skyline set to close the night out just shy of midnight ET.
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