Families are flocking to Philadelphia to see landmarks and enjoy events while celebrating the 4th of July.
"We're celebrating by seeing all of the sights from our nation's independence," said Pam Lewis of Missouri."Lots of sights to see," said Peyton Tritschler of Missouri."Well, if you're going to do it this week, this is going to be the day to do it," said Molly Pickart of Wisconsin. "We want to focus on history. If we have time, we're going to see as many as we can.
Advanced tickets for The Eastern State Penitentiary free museum night are now sold out, but walkup spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis Monday evening. "It's my first time. I'm really happy to be in Pennsylvania," said Morgan Greco, Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2023. "Just being able to hear some of the history of where our great nation started and being in the heart of it right here," Greco said.
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