The Roots, Will Smith, and Meek Mill carried Philly's Independence Day concert into July 5

Philly’s Independence Day concert, headlined by The Roots and featuring Will Smith and Meek Mill, carried over into July 5 after storms disrupted the original July 4 schedule. The One Philly: United for America show on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway resumed on Sunday morning following a delay that exceeded three hours after the grounds were evacuated due to rain and lightning. The park reopened shortly before midnight, and thousands returned to the front of the stage. Mayor Cherelle L. Parker appeared at 12:44 a.m., introducing the Legendary Roots Crew, with Black Thought leading a roughly 20-minute uninterrupted performance with DJ Jazzy Jeff. The article notes logistical ties to a France-Paraguay World Cup match in South Philly and that Christina Aguilera did not perform. It also reports the city is expected to pay ESM Productions about $15.5 million.