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First Lady Jill Biden To Join Philly's Celebration of Freedom
First Lady Jill Biden will join Philadelphia's annual Celebration of Freedom Ceremony on the Fourth of July
PHILADELPHIA, PA – First Lady Jill Biden will join Philadelphia's annual Celebration of Freedom Ceremony on the Fourth of July, officials announced Friday.
The event celebrates the Fourth of July and observes the evolving history of America's freedom.
The ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday at Independence Square and will feature performances by The Philly POPS and R&B artist Saleka. An abbreviated reading of the Declaration of Independence will include MarleyDias, 16, who founded. 1000 Black Girl Books and is the youngest recipient of Forbes 30 Under 30.
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The Wawa Foundation Hero Award. will also be. presented to a. local nonprofit organizationand the Celebrate Freedom. Award. will be. presented. to a U.S. military veteran or frontline worker. chosen from entries from across the nation.
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