Live Updates: Philadelphia 4th of July Concert Continues After Delay – NBC10 Philadelphia

What you need to know

• “One Philly: Unity Concert for America” ​​on Benjamin Franklin Boulevard resumed around 12:45 a.m. Sunday after the concert was delayed several hours due to severe weather. The Roots performed for about an hour before the fireworks.
• The full concert lineup originally included Christina Aguilera, Meek Mill, Jill Scott, The Roots with special guests Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff, Katie Sledge, State Property featuring Freeway, Beanie Sigel, Young Gunz and Peedi Crakk, Jordan Davis, Seal and Infinity Song.
• The celebration was hosted by Wanda Sykes and featured performances from Jilly Da King, Wallo 267 and more.
• The concert was postponed around 8:40 p.m. due to severe storms, and Benjamin Franklin Boulevard was evacuated.
• Around 11:30 p.m., the city and promoter confirmed the show would resume at midnight with a performance by the Roots, as well as fireworks.
• Infinity Song, Seal, Jordan Davis and Jill Scott performed before the concert was postponed. The promoter confirmed the Roots will perform at midnight, but did not say whether Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff, Katie Sledge, State Property and Meek Mill will perform.
• The promoter also confirmed that Christina Aguilera will not be performing.

“One Philly: Unity Concert for America” on Benjamin Franklin Boulevard resumed after midnight Sunday after the concert was delayed several hours due to severe weather. Live updates below: