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 UnityThe 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. 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.
