The Brief

The economic impact of America’s 250th birthday could be $1-2 billion for the City of Philadelphia.

Millions of visitors are expected in the city for a year-long "unprecedented" series of events.

It could be the biggest party in Philadelphia since that famous July 4th in 1776.

What we know:

Next year's semiquincentennial celebration of America’s 250th birthday is shaping up to be an economic home run for the city that knows how to do big events.

"This is an opportunity to show the world who Philadelphia really is, who we are" said Dr. Bradley Baker, Associate Professor at Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management.

He says the throngs of visitors expected into town the celebration will be unprecedented since events are spread over a whole year.

See Full Page