Widespread Road Closures Affect Philadelphia,Canton,Richmond Ahead of July 4 Celebrations

Major Fourth of July celebrations across several U.S. cities are prompting extensive road closures and event preparations. In Philadelphia, the Wawa Welcome America Festival continues through July 4, featuring free multicultural events and culminating in a concert headlined by LL COOL J and Jazmine Sullivan, followed by fireworks on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway; despite an ongoing city workers' strike, officials confirm all festival events will proceed as planned with various street closures in effect throughout the week. Canton, Ohio, is preparing for the “A Monumental 4th” event at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, with multiple streets closed from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4. Richmond, Virginia, will host a Fourth of July concert and fireworks at Byrd Park, leading to road closures and parking restrictions from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., including the closure of the Boulevard (Nickel) Bridge. These coordinated closures and celebrations highlight the nationwide scale of Independence Day festivities and the logistical efforts to ensure public safety and access.