Happy Independence Day Eve, Philly!! Tomorrow is the big day, and if you don’t already have plans lined up to celebrate America’s 250th in the city that started it all, we’ve got you covered. Read on for the best Fourth of July weekend ever.

Won’t you take me to Funkytown: a First Friday Happy Hour Disco Dance Party? The Trestle Inn is throwing another can’t-miss party tonight, and we’re giving away a free $50 bar tab to help you dance the night away. Enter to win.

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• Wanna win a free trip to Chicago? You can win plane tickets, a hotel stay, and tickets to see The Black Keys at The Vic in, like, two weeks. The best part: It’s absolutely free to enter. Chicago summer, baby.*

• Get ready to laugh your a$$ off at Atlantic City Comedy Festival that’s chock-full of some of the best comedians from around the country. We’re talking Bruce Bruce, Sheryl Underwood, Tommy Davidson and more. Get tix now.

• TACO. FEST. This is not a drill. 40+ taco vendors with 130+ types of tacos. Multiple margarita bars. Giant nacho station. Lucha Libre wrestling. And so, so much more. The gift that keeps on giving.

• Plus other just announced shows from Vundabar, Pissed Jeans, Titus Andronicus, Paul Cathen, Pinkshift, Asha Banks and more!

FREE STUFF FRIDAY

As much as we love to spend our money here in America, we don’t always have to in order to have a good time. Even during the most patriotic weekend of the century, Philadelphia is full of awesome free things to do. We rounded up some of our favorites.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA 🎆

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• Anyone feeling nostalgic about America’s 250th? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one — the city is burying “America’s Time Capsule” that’s set to be opened in 2276. See what’s going inside.

• What would Philly be without its art? Old City’s First Fridays mark the grand opening of new exhibitions, events, and galleries for the city to enjoy. There’s even extended hours.

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