On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

But the Independent Artists shows are noted also for their originality and the excitement they cause among untutored art patrons. The exhibition is often referred to as a “circus” or a ...

On July 4, the Salute to America Parade sets out from Independence ... End the day with a concert at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art.