July 4th Philly Meet?

[JawsofLife252]

Anybody interested?

I have a pass to shoot the John Legend concert at night but I'm game for a meet during the day. Anyone else?

LOL Sorry for the late notice.

Edit- Just thought, we can shoot the fireworks at night too.

[XTiGuy215]

too bad i suck at it so far

im in lol

[JawsofLife252]

Haha, well the meet can be a learning experience. I've only shot fireworks twice and both times were disastrous.

[JawsofLife252]

Just FYI, here is the schedule of events for the day. Should make for some excellent photographic opportunities.

10:00-11:00 a.m.
Independence Day Ceremony
Philadelphia’s annual commemoration of American independence is bigger and better this year on Independence Mall. Among other program items, Mayor Michael A. Nutter will be on hand to acknowledge the achievements of the Best of the Class, graduating high school seniors who have earned recognition for their academic achievements and leadership. 5th & Chestnut Streets. From July 1-5, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center will have extended hours for visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additionally, no tickets will be required for entry into Independence Hall on July 4 and July 1, 2, 3 and 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

12:00 noon
Happy Birthday America!
Around here, it isn’t a party until someone breaks out the Tastykakes. Visitors can feast on a cake made of 10,000 Tastykakes while they enjoy live entertainment, face-painting and other activities at the Independence Visitor Center. 6th & Market Streets, (215) 925-6101

12:00 noon-6:00 p.m.
Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival
Ice cream lovers can feast on as much of their favorite cold, creamy treat as they’d like at Penn’s Landing. All it takes is a $5 donation to the Joshua Kahan Fund to indulge in ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, Edy’s, Breyers/Good Humor, Bassett’s, Turkey Hill, Jack & Jill, Philadelphia Water Ice and others. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street, (215) 629-3200

2:00 p.m.
Let Freedom Ring
At the Liberty Bell Center, descendents of those who signed the Declaration of Independence ceremonially tap the Liberty Bell, signaling the start of a nationwide bell-ringing. Between 5th & 6th Streets and between Market & Chestnut Streets

2:00-7:00 p.m.
Party on the Parkway
The action moves to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for an afternoon of music, entertainment and food. Kids can play free computer games or pop a few quarters into the arcade games. Radio stations will provide a soundtrack, and celebrants should arrive early to claim their spots for the Southwest Airlines July 4th Parade and Sunoco Sweet Sounds of Liberty Concert & Fireworks.

6:00-8:30 p.m.
Southwest Airlines July 4th Parade
Marching bands, dancers, patriotic figures and floats fill the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in grand Independence Day style, culminating with Broadway-style routines at the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Everyone can enjoy the show thanks to giant video screens located at various points along the Parkway. The parade is divided into five segments: We Love Philadelphia – A City of Firsts; Love Where You Live; Love Where You Work; Love Where You Play; and Love How We Celebrate. 26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

8:30-11:00 p.m.
Sunoco Sweet Sounds of Liberty Concert & Fireworks
Five-time Grammy winner John Legend returns to Philly for an evening of smooth R&B followed by a colorful fireworks display above the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Philly’s own Russell Tompkins, Jr. and the New Stylistics open the show on the Gold Peak Iced Tea stage with their sleek, smooth sounds and razor-sharp harmonies that made the world fall in love with Philly soul. Brilliant pyrotechnics by internationally acclaimed Zambelli Fireworks Internationale light the sky following the concert. Set to the theme The Melting Pot, USA, the show includes music from nations around the world and reflects the colors in each country’s national flag. 26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

[JawsofLife252]

So, I've got a body count of 3.5 so far:

Me
My friend thats shootin a Noink.
XTIguy215
Possibly Nburwell

Anybody else?

[JawsofLife252]

Only a few hours left... Any takers?

Mods: Sorry for the constant bumps. Should have organized better.

[Bob D.]

What? You're not going to cover the Ross-Franklin wedding?

The tube has been advertising this contrived union for the past month or more. What kind of mixed history lesson is this for kids? Twenty years form now they'll have it in their mind that Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross were actually married at some point.

It's not meant to be a true representation of history I know but its still weird.

[JawsofLife252]

What? You're not going to cover the Ross-Franklin wedding?

The tube has been advertising this contrived union for the past month or more. What kind of mixed history lesson is this for kids? Twenty years form now they'll have it in their mind that Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross were actually married at some point.

It's not meant to be a true representation of history I know but its still weird.

Yeah, I put another photographer on it. LOL There are actually some interesting similarities between the couple and the real life people the portray.