Peter Nero and the Philly Pops: America’s Pops Orchestra

“POPS on Independence” celebrates America’s birthday: Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® perform on July 3
07/02/2007

Annual free concert on Independence Mall starts at 8:30 p.m. – presented by Independence National Historical Park, Visitor Center Corporation, and Historic Philadelphia Incorporated as part of the 2007 Sunoco Welcome America! Festival

WHAT: “POPS on Independence” – Peter Nero and the Philly Pops’ annual concert celebrating America’s birthday – is a free performance of great American music. Set against the majestic backdrop of Independence Hall, the concert celebrates the birth of our nation. Peter and the Pops will be joined by The Voices of The POPS and the winner of the 2007 Lights of Liberty Teen Idol Search to perform “God Bless America.”
WHEN: Tuesday, July 3, 2007, 8:30 p.m.
WHO: Peter Nero and the Philly Pops®
Peter Nero, conductor and pianist
The Voices of The POPS
Winner of the 2007 Lights of Liberty Teen Idol Search
WHERE: Independence Mall (5th and Market Streets)

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