Patti LaBelle to Headline Philadelphia Navy, Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Concert

Philadelphia is set to host the "Victory at Sea" concert on October 12 at Independence Mall to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The free, nationally televised event will feature Philly native Patti LaBelle performing alongside the U.S. Navy Band, U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, and special guests including Justin Guarini and Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, with retired Marine officer and comedian Rob Riggle hosting. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and conclude with fireworks, preceded by a daylong picnic from noon to 5 p.m. offering musical performances, a spirit competition, celebrity chef Robert Irvine's culinary showcase, and a recognition ceremony for veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The festivities also include numerous vendors, food trucks, veteran services, a rock climbing wall, and educational naval history displays. This event is part of a broader weeklong celebration featuring ship parades, Blue Angels flyovers, museum exhibits, and tours of historic and new naval ships, underscoring Philadelphia's tribute to generations of military service members.