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Philadelphia’s 250th Birthday Celebration | Philadelphia News
Philadelphia is throwing its biggest Fourth of July yet—marking 250 years of American independence—with a massive, free celebration centered at the Art Museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. City officials are bracing for hundreds of thousands of visitors, battling triple threats: heat, crowds, and security. Cooling stations, misting fans, and emergency teams are ready, with police commissioner Kevin Bethel promising top-notch safety and urging everyone to “not mess up the party.” This isn’t just a fireworks show—it’s a national tribute to the birthplace of democracy, designed to be…
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