Parkway packed for Fourth of July concert, fireworks

Crowds swell to see The Roots, Miguel and Jennifer Nettles perform before fireworks display

Fireworks mark the end of Philadelphia's Fourth of July celebration.
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Philadelphia came out in full force to celebrate Independence Day with a free performance by local legends The Roots to cap off Wawa Welcome America.

By 6 p.m., there were already 75,000 to 80,000 people on the Parkway.

The Roots were joined by special guests Miguel and Jennifer Nettles at the Philly Fourth of July Jam, followed by a grand finale fireworks display over the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

At the height of the event, between 150,000 and 175,000 people were on hand.