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Philly Pops Play Free Concert To Celebrate July 4th In Old City

By David Spunt

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Thousands from across the world sat on Independence Mall Friday evening to celebrate the holiday weekend by watching the Philly Pops.

"What a place!" Doug Attebury told Eyewitness News.

Last week, FBI and Homeland Security warned about a potential terrorist attack over the weekend. Law enforcement was out in large numbers in Philadelphia Friday night.

The celebration will continue on Saturday on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for a free concert and the famous fireworks.

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