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13 kids undergo naturalization ceremony; Red, White and Blue To-Do parade through Old City

Tuesday, July 2 is the first-ever Red, White and Blue To-Do in Philadelphia - it's on the day the U.S.' second president, John Adams, wanted to be Independence Day - as this was the day the Continental Congress declared freedom from Great Britain. It wasn't until July 4 that the Founding Fathers printed the Declaration of Independence, a rationalization and explanation of their decision. In honor of Adams' wishes today be a day of "pomp and parade," there was a short parade through Old City from the National Constitution Center to Carpenters' Hall.

Philadelphia prepares for the "Red White and Blue To-Do" ahead of Independence Day

John Adams wanted July 2 to be celebrated with "pomp and parade" as it was the day that a Continental Congress resolution declaring independence from Great Britain was passed. Philadelphia, where the Continental Congress met and began separation from Britain in 1776, is celebrating that tradition in 2024 with the Red White and Blue To-Do, a parade through Old City accompanied by other special events at museums and deals at Old City restaturants. Ross DiMattei gives you a preview of the festivities.

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