As America’s birthplace, Philadelphia will be the centerpiece of the United States’ 250th birthday celebration, Wawa Welcome America is Philadelphia’s premier summer festival. Celebrating freedom and independence from Juneteenth to July 4th. In 2026, Philadelphia will host the 250th anniversary of the United States, and Wawa Welcome America will be a major part of the festivities, which will be a two-week celebration. The festival will include city-wide programming with events like the Independence Day Parade and Party on the Parkway

and then we’re off to DC…

as Washington D.C. will be a central location for celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence

The city will host various events and initiatives as part of the nationwide America250 commemoration

The Woodside One Wheelers have been selected as participants in BOTH of these celebrations and will travel to Philly & DC for our 11th major Trip