Fourth of July Jam with The Roots, Ed Sheeran, DJ Jazzy Jeff and More (Part 1).

Images by Jason Melcher.

Philadelphia celebrated the “largest free concert in America” last Friday with thousands upon thousands of people in front of the Art Museum, from Eakins Oval to Logan Circle. The Fourth of July Jam featured hometown heroes The Roots, with Ed Sheeran, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Hudson, Aloe Blacc, Marlon Wayans and more. A magnificent fireworks display capped the night.

We have a ton of images from the event, starting with The Roots (below). Find pictures of Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Hudson and Aloe Blacc here.

Here’s Brit pop artist Ed Sheeran: