Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, and the Roots to Headline Philadelphia's July 4 Concert for America's 250th Anniversary
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Kory Grow
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Summary
A concert titled "One Philly: Unity Concert for America" will take place on Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July 4 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. The six-hour event will feature Pennsylvania-born performers including Christina Aguilera, Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff, the Roots, Jill Scott, Kathy Sledge, and State Property, along with Seal and Infinity Song. Comedian Wanda Sykes, who lives near Philadelphia, will host the event near the Liberty Bell.
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Keystone State representatives include Christina Aguilera, Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff, the Roots, Jill Scott, Kathy Sledge, and State Property.
Wanda Sykes, who lives near Philly, will host the six-hour concert, which will take place on Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway on (naturally) July 4.
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