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Meek Mill Added to One Philly July 4 Concert on Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Organizers say the free, city-presented show will showcase Philadelphia artists to a global audience as part of America’s 250th anniversary.

Overview

  • Live Nation announced Meek Mill’s addition to the One Philly lineup on Tuesday, June 23, expanding a bill that already includes Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, and The Roots.
  • The City of Philadelphia and ESM Productions will present a nearly seven-hour free concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with gates opening at 3 p.m., performances starting at 5 p.m., and fireworks closing the night just before midnight.
  • The event is produced with executive producers Scott Mirkin, Shawn Gee, and Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson, and comedian Wanda Sykes will serve as host.
  • Organizers urge attendees to use the 2026 Access Philly app for event details and say the show will have a planned global broadcast to reach audiences beyond the city.
  • Philadelphia is positioning One Philly as a flagship 250th-anniversary centerpiece that highlights local talent and aims to draw large in-person crowds while distinguishing the concert from the separate Wawa Welcome America series.